This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
This mini collection of three handcrafted pair of boots was inspired by the expressive and spiritual art of African masks, translated to walk the urban street as a statement of female empowerment.
Intentionally ignoring the idealised, western notion of the female body, this work amplifies the leg with an unconventional silhouette. It echos this intricate tribal art, which comes to life through a play on proportions. Enhancing and disfiguring, shapes are simplified and exaggerated. And the idea of body modification is used to deter modern day evil abuse.
Deep into Denim
Posted 22.07.21
My workspace is a beautiful, blue mess at the moment. The floor, shelves and cutting table are covered in old, discarded jeans. Four pairs came out of my cupboard. The rest donated by a handful of kind family members. The goal being, to repurpose this very popular clothing item into unique footwear. ‘Unique’ being the main challenge here.
Jeans are the one fabric that has crossed all borders, social classes and generations. And as a shoe designer I really want to transform them into a one of a kind pair of boots. So in this project I am taking a lot of time to do material exploration. I have made more samples and done more tests than on any other previous project. Basically I am ankle deep into denim research.
With the aim to create unusual details and textures, my studio currently looks like a small laboratory of distressed, manipulated and transformed jeans. Cut up, quilted, woven and colored. Luckily, playing with materials is one of my favorite design games.
Come see the result here: Royal Clash part 1 and Royal Clash part 2. I’m curious what you think of its final appearance and if you see all the techniques.
