Object: Shoe
Brand:
Ferragamo
(Italian, founded 1910)
Designer:
Salvatore Ferragamo
(1898 - 1960)
Date: 1958-1959
Medium: Purple velvet with gold kid
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Sally Cary Iselin
Object number: 71.213.55
DescriptionNeedle heel pump in purple velvet overlayed with gold kid in floral latticework; pointed toe
Label Text:Salvatore Ferragamo's shoes featured a distinctive blend of theatricality and comfort. His stiletto heels were renowned for comfort - despite their vertiginous appearance. This duality is not surprising. Ferragamo had his first great success creating bespoke footwear for the elite of silent era Hollywood, where he learned how to produce glamorous, opulent styles that could withstand the rigors of the long hours of shooting.
Exhibitions:
- Global Fashion Capitals