Shoes and advertising material from one of Australia's most significant shoe manufacturers, Paragon Shoes are featured in a new display from October 3 in the Melbourne Gallery.

For almost 100 years Paragon Shoes, a family business, designed and created shoes in Melbourne. Their shoes were sold throughout Australia and New Zealand, and at its height the company produced over 100,000 shoes per year. The Paragon Shoes display offers visitors an insight into local Melbourne manufacturing, fashion, and design.