Shoes
Object
Shoes
Object number
2016.69
Physical Description
Pair of black flat shoes.
Object history
Hackney Wick resident Nicola Thorp was sent home from work without pay for wearing these flat shoes. The company had a ‘female grooming policy’ forcing female staff to wear high heels between 2 and 4 inches high.
Nicola took a stand for female workers. She started a petition calling for a ban on forcing women to wear high heels to work. More than 149,000 people signed the petition.
This has resulted in a parliamentary enquiry by the Women’s and Equalities Committee. The law is due to be discussed in Parliament later this year.
Nicola took a stand for female workers. She started a petition calling for a ban on forcing women to wear high heels to work. More than 149,000 people signed the petition.
This has resulted in a parliamentary enquiry by the Women’s and Equalities Committee. The law is due to be discussed in Parliament later this year.
Material
Plastic
Suede
Leather - synthetic
Dimension
Length: 283mm
Height: 70mm
Height: 70mm
On display?
No
Inscription
New Look 8/42
3693474
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MADE IN CHINA
3693474
1
MADE IN CHINA