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Scandal Sandals and Lady Slippers: A History of Delman Shoes
25 Jan '10
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Delman's enterprising use of celebrity played an integral role in his effort to market his shoes as an expression of the poised and idealized woman. He would often release ready-made copies of designs that had been made exclusively for movie stars. Scandal Sandals and Lady Slippers: A History of Delman Shoes will include ready-to-wear copies of the shoes Queen Elizabeth wore to her 1953 coronation, as well as Delman's circa 2000 reinterpretation of the design. Also on display will be a pair of evening sandals from circa 1958 designed after Irene Castle's “Scandal Sandal” dancing shoes. The metallic cord and leather detailing on the shoes beautifully complement the gold metallic high heel and make these evening shoes the perfect accessory for a night on the town.
Delman was also known for his custom-made shoe services. Among the shoes to be featured in the exhibition are a custom-made pair designed for Mrs. Carrie Munn. Married to a prominent publisher, Mrs. Munn opened her own dress shop on Madison Avenue in 1942 and was known for her extravagant parties at the Waldorf-Astoria. The surfaces of her closed-toe, velvet pumps, which are cleverly printed to resemble feathers, highlight her appreciation of fashion-forward design.
On view at The Museum at FIT from March 9 through April 3, 2010, Scandal Sandals and Lady Slippers: A History of Delman Shoes has been organized and curated by graduate students of FIT's Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice program.
The exhibition celebrates the 90th anniversary of Delman and marks the 25th anniversary of FIT's Fashion and Textile Studies graduate program. In conjunction with the exhibition, students of the graduate program will offer a series of gallery tours, with each tour focusing on a specific theme within the context of the exhibition.
Delman was also known for his custom-made shoe services. Among the shoes to be featured in the exhibition are a custom-made pair designed for Mrs. Carrie Munn. Married to a prominent publisher, Mrs. Munn opened her own dress shop on Madison Avenue in 1942 and was known for her extravagant parties at the Waldorf-Astoria. The surfaces of her closed-toe, velvet pumps, which are cleverly printed to resemble feathers, highlight her appreciation of fashion-forward design.
On view at The Museum at FIT from March 9 through April 3, 2010, Scandal Sandals and Lady Slippers: A History of Delman Shoes has been organized and curated by graduate students of FIT's Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice program.
The exhibition celebrates the 90th anniversary of Delman and marks the 25th anniversary of FIT's Fashion and Textile Studies graduate program. In conjunction with the exhibition, students of the graduate program will offer a series of gallery tours, with each tour focusing on a specific theme within the context of the exhibition.
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