Victorian era mixed with pirate chic mixed with British heritage. That is what comprises the awesomeness of Vivienne Westwood designs and shoes in particular. Beginning in 1973 and until this day, Westwood’s shoes are not ones to go quietly down the runway. As true pieces of pop art, they’ve always made a splash.
The Pirate Boot, first seen in 1981; The Sahara Plimsoll, making an entrance in 1999; and let’s not forget the Super Elevated Gillie platforms, which in 1993 brought Naomi Campbell down to her knees right there on the runway.
A history like that deserves an exhibition and that’s exactly what Selfridges London gives us.
Vivienne Westwood Shoes, An Exhibition 1973 – 2010 will run from 26 August – 22 September.
Printed Leather Lace-Up boot – 1973
Jordans (Sex Shop Assistant) Leopard Mules – 1973
Seditionary Boot – 1976
The Pirate Boot – 1981
Brocade Hammerhead ankle boot – 1982
Three-Tongue trainer – 1983
Rocking Horse Ballerina shoes – 1986
Pagan Mules – 1988
Red Boots with Mirror Buckle – 1989
Ankle Tie With Mirror Eyelet boots – 1989
Mock-Crock Elevated Gilllie platforms – 1993
Super Elevated Cowboy boots – 1994
On Liberty C17 shoe – 1994
Rafia Mules – 1994
Tiger Satyr boot – 1995
Vivienne Westwood boot for Louis Vuitton – 1995
Trompe l’Oeil Tie Court shoe – 1996
Swarovski sandals – 1998
Pirate Slingback shoe – 2002
Anglophilia Sack boots – 2002
