Object: Boots
Brand:
Red or Dead
Date: 1990
Medium: Plastic and rubber
Country: England
Credit Line: Gift of Red or Dead
Object number: 93.103.2
DescriptionSpace Baby modified Dr. Martens boots in clear plastic with appliqué side patch and Air Wair cloth boot pulls, ten white grommet lace holes, white laces
Label Text:Dr. Martens boots were originally worn as work boots, and were later adopted by subcultural groups such as Punks and Skinheads. By the early 1990s, they were a common component of youth fashion in general. Although this pair maintains the tough, defiant look of traditional Dr. Martens, the choice of vinyl material underscores its trendiness.
Exhibitions:
- London Fashion
- Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic
- Boots: The Height of Fashion