Rad Hourani Unisex BootsRad Hourani · 2015

2015
Bata Shoe Museum

Will the heel ever become a non-gendered accessory? In recent years, celebrities such as Lenny Kravitz and Prince along with Kanye West and a few other fashion-forward men have been willing to take chances wearing footwear with visible height, but not without garnering criticism. Montreal-born fashion designer Rad Hourani, famous for having the first unisex collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week often puts his models, both men and women, in heels. Hourani’s high, blocky heels remain borrowings from the male rather than female wardrobe by his designs do reflect the increasing gender fluidity in our current society and suggest perhaps someday we will no longer talk about men’s heels or women’s heels, but instead will simply refer to them as heels.

Rad Hourani (1982 –)

Rad Hourani: Canadian designer & artist creating genderless fashion & striking photographic work. Known for neutral aesthetics & groundbreaking unisex collections.

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About this artwork

Title: Rad Hourani Unisex Boots
Artist: Rad Hourani
Year: 2015
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Bata Shoe Museum
Main color: Espresso
Color intensity: Monochromatic

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How is the color composition of "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" by Rad Hourani built?

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Who created "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots"?

The artist behind "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" is Rad Hourani. The work is catalogued under Rad Hourani's name.

What orientation does "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" by Rad Hourani have?

"Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" by Rad Hourani is a landscape composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

Does the copyright of "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" by Rad Hourani allow reproductions?

The copyright status of "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" by Rad Hourani is clear: the work is still protected by copyright. Its presence at the Bata Shoe Museum does not change that status.

At what age did Rad Hourani make "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots"?

Rad Hourani was 33 years old when creating "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" in 2015. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1982.

In what year was "Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" by Rad Hourani created?

"Rad Hourani Unisex Boots" dates from 2015. The date places the work within Rad Hourani's career and its era.