Man's shoes
Brand
Gucci
(Italian, founded 1920)
c. 1955
Leather and metal
Gift of Frank Yacenda
Object number78.86.1
Gucci first introduced its signature loafer in 1953. Modeled after Native American moccasins, it was designed to be comfortable and casual. The style soon became synonymous with the elite “jet-set” lifestyle, positioning the distinctive shoe – with its horsebit gold hardware – as a status symbol of leisure and luxury.
DescriptionMan's white leather loafers with metal horsebitExhibitions