Summary
Pair of silver leather shoes with 9.5 cm high heels designed by Charles Jordan, Paris, 1983 - 1986.
Worn in Melbourne by donor, Prue Acton, for Vogue Magazine promotion with Holden 'Piazza' car information, probably in 1986. Part of 'Status Suit' range, together with the white suit SH94.2056. The range represented the rise of the corporate woman in the 1980s. Large shoulder pads were a typical feature.
Physical Description
Pair of silver leather shoes with 9.5 cm high heels. Metal tips on toe at toe point.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
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Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983-1996
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User
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Inscriptions
Printed in side sole: Charles Jourdan/Paris/Made in France. Printed inside back of upper: HOX 7 1/2 B 278165 MR. Outer sole embossed with leather symbol containing: LEATHER/LEHER/CUYR. Embossed underneath leather symbol: MADE IN/FRANCE.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
22 cm (Length), 8 cm (Width), 15 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Footwear, Making History - Prue Acton
