The mystery behind shoes fit for a Queen | Unboxing the archive

In this episode of Unboxing the archive, Archives and Curatorial Assistant, Chloe, from London College of Fashion Archives will unbox an intricately embellished pair of satin shoes from over 110 years ago. Chloe looks at the details and signs that hint at the deeper story of these shoes, discussing the historical context of twentieth century shoe making and how personal histories place these objects in richer archival relevance. The LCF Archives are a teaching collection and research resource that are used to inform, inspire and engage students, staff and members of the public. The Archive collects material that reflects the full fashion life cycle, framing fashion as a social subject by looking at the stories that our clothes can tell us. ------------------------------------------------------ Featuring: Chloe Gilbert, LCF Archives and Curatorial Assistant Object: Shoes for Queen Alexandra, c.1910 Produced and filmed by the UAL Content team Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@UniversityoftheArtsLondon www.instagram.com/unioftheartslondon