Shoes
Brand
Comme des Garçons
(Japanese, founded 1969)
Spring/Summer 2005
Patent leather and elastic
Museum purchase
Object number2005.49.2
Associated with grace and femininity, ballet-style shoes have long been worn as fashionable footwear. This version by Comme des Garçons is inspired by the shape of the pointe shoe.
DescriptionPale pink pearlized patent leather ballerina / ballet flats with black elastic bow and wide instep strap extended to sole; heel loop; square toe (seach terms: point)Exhibitions