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Pair of shoes with double headed eagle
Designed by: Olivier Rousteing (France, born in 1987)
Designed for: Pierre Balmain (French, 1914–1982)
Designed for: Pierre Balmain (French, 1914–1982)
French
2012
Medium/Technique
Leather, suede, and embroidered beads and studs
Dimensions
Height x length (Shoe): 21.8 cm (8 5/8 in.)
Height x length (Heel): 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Lender accessory: 30.5 x 27.9 cm (12 x 11 in.)
Height x length (Heel): 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Lender accessory: 30.5 x 27.9 cm (12 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession Number2012.524
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMulticolored booties with open toe. Double headed eagle embroidered in gold, red, and blue on center front with wings extending upwards towards the back of the shoe. Gold sequins, rhinestones and beads sewn on. The back of the shoe is covered in black suede with zipper enclosure. European size 37.
Interior label: "BALMAIN PARIS"
Interior label: "BALMAIN PARIS"
Provenance2012, sold by Olivier Rousteing to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 26, 2012)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.