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Finely crafted, comfortable, robust and contemporary, this Limited Edition Tube Trainer is made by sweat shop free, European labour. Upper: Restored London Underground seat covers. Trim: 100% recycled or repurposed leather. Sole: 33% recycled tyre rubber. All 100% salvaged UK waste. Remade in Portugal. Retroflective safety strip on heel.
THE FABRIC
This moquette design was used during the 1993 refurbishment of 1967 stock on the Victoria line. The sample has broad vertical red and blue stripes with a stepped repeating dark blue, white and red geometric 'arrow' motif. It was created by design consultants Jones Garrard and Tilney, Lumsden and Shane and produced in different colours, though they were never used. The refurbishment also included new grab-poles and armrests that were blue, symbolising the Victoria line. The design was influenced by the bright and bold moquette patterns used on London Transport during the 1930s and 1940s.
THE LINE
The initial section of the Victoria line opened in 1968 between Walthamstow Central and Warren Street. This was the first new Tube railway to cross central London in 60 years. In 1969, the line was extended to Victoria, providing a direct connection between the important mainline stations of Euston, King's Cross and Victoria. By 1971, the line was extended to Brixton.
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