KCIDigital Archives

The KCI Digital Archives on the KCI website presents image and text information for the objects in the collection, arranged in chronological order.

Sandals

© The Kyoto Costume Institute, photo by Takashi Hatakeyama

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Sandals

Autumn/Winter 1999

Designer
Miuccia Prada
Brand
Miu Miu
Label
MIU MIU MADE IN ITALY
Material
Green suede and enamel; rubber sole; plastic heel; size 38.
Dimension
10.5cm (height of heel)
Inventory Number(s)
AC10373 2000-39AD

In these sandals from Miu Miu, the Prada diffusion brand, the soles are made of rubber as in sneakers. The combination of the driving shoes-like non-slip sole, the plastic heel, and the sneaker-like patent leather detail on the heel create a look that is sporty and casual.
Prada, which started as a luxury bag store, gained instant popularity when it turned the convention of using leather in bags on its head by designing bags made of functional nylon fabric. This product is also a manifestation of the sense of balance achieved by combining innovative and functional material with elegant design.

1990s