Galliano Patent Leather and Purple Tweed Oxford Dress Shoes

John Galliano made a name with collections simultaneously evoking early the Parisian salons of the avant garde period, late '90s pop culture and its penchant for blurring the lines between genders. With over-the-top chaotic mixes of punk and grunge street culture and spoofs of "rock'n'roll chic" Galliano maximized the concepts of couture and ready-to-wear alike. Noted for building collections as a masquerade and "laboratory of ideas," with clothes as "showpieces," he reinforced the identities of Givenchy and particularly Dior as leading luxury brands with a tongue-in-cheek twist. Featured here is a stunning example of the Galliano man: slick patent leather black is contrasted with a softer purple tweed in these high fashion Oxford dress shoes with ties. A beautiful piece of luxury fashion history that will elevate work and evening-wear. Size 45/US 12 No box GREAT condition; wear on bottom and inner soles as shown + Offers welcome +