98.77.4

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Luxury_27 Left to right 91.235.27 (evening ensemble), 2005.48.8 (dress with train), 88.137.1 (double breasted dress), 99.77.1 (dinner suit), P91.54.1 (textile wall), P93.53.1 (ensemble), 99.43.2 (pantsuit), 92.225.33 (shoes case), 2014.14.6, 2014.14.7 (pins case), 86.91.11 (necklace case), 98.77.4 (shoes case), 2007.18.2 (one shoulder dress), 2004.59.1 (sequined dress)

Object: Shoes

Designer: Manolo Blahnik (born 1943)

Date: 1998

Medium: Gold metallic lizard with faux pearls, crystal and gold metal

Country: England

Credit Line: Gift of Manolo Blahnik

Object number: 98.77.4

DescriptionOrientalia mules in gold metallic lizard skin with paisley shaped vamp ornament of faux pearl and crystal teardrops and gold beads; medium waisted heel

Label Text:The shoes of Manolo Blahnik are internationally renowned for their beauty and elegance. These mules, with their low, curved heel and lavish ornamentation are an example of Blahnik's love of historic design, in particular the styles of the 18th century. The Orientalia mules were designed in 1986 for Paloma Picasso, Blahnik's client and close friend, but were later produced in many different colors and materials.

In Collection(s)

1990s
Shoes

Exhibitions:

Shoes: A Lexicon of Style
The Couture Accessory
Luxury