L’illustrateur russe Aske Sicksystems a été invité par Nike a penser cette tête de loup en contre-plaqué appelée “Sneaker Head”. Basée sur la chaussure, cette création de l’artiste est à découvrir au Nike Store Moscou. Une série d’images et de t-shirts à découvrir dans la suite.
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Ten fangs protrude from the sole of each of these shoes, worn by models at the Spring/Summer 2012 show of fashion designer Iris van Herpen.
Created in collaboration with footwear brand United Nude, the wedge of each Fang shoe is moulded in carbon fibre and fibreglass.
Iris van Herpen has previously collaborated on 3D-printed dresses – see more Dezeen stories about her work here and more about United Nude here.
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Here are some more details from United Nude:
Among members of the fashion world, Iris van Herpen is known for pushing the boundaries of Haute Couture. On January 23rd she showed for the second time as an official guest of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, and once again wowed the audience.
Models stepped out in “Fang” shoes with ten sharp teeth to each foot – the product of van Herpen’s fifth successful collaboration with United Nude. The shape of the wedge is so complex that each one consists of fiberglass and carbon fiber, made in a slow molding process. It is not yet certain whether these shoes will come to market as a limited edition, as was the case with previous Iris van Herpen x United Nude designs, but it is worth keeping an eye out for them.
Iris van Herpen
Iris van Herpen’s designs demonstrate fashion as art. Her creations are clear artistic statements through which women can express their unique character. It is no surprise that Bjork and Lady Gaga are part of her devoted clientele. Her current collection has been inspired by microscopic organisms. The garments are made with her own signature materials, fused with highly detailed craftsmanship and innovative techniques, such as 3D printing. Her style’s avant-garde spirit combines raw and technologically-produced materials, displaying her attraction to radical fabrics, such as leather, synthetic boat rigging, Plexiglas and the whalebones from children’s umbrellas. Her exceptional blends create a sculptured effect and have an astonishing visual impact.
Spring Summer 2012
The main colors of the 2012 Spring-Summer collection are light, specifically white and beige, while also dabbling in the darker areas of the spectrum, such as ray-grey, brown, copper, dark metal silver and aubergine. Alongside United Nude, Iris van Herpen also collaborated on this collection with designer Stephen Jones, artist Bart Hess, architect Isaie Bloch and graphic designer Tara Doughans.
United Nude
United Nude in 2003 launched its Möbius shoe, which has ever since been recognized as a design- classic. Founders Rem D Koolhaas and Galahad Clark thus became the leaders in architectural heels, their current footwear collection extending over 50 highly conceptual models. The United Nude story actually began with a broken heart. Rem’s attempt to get back the girl was made by downsizing architecture to its smallest and most vulnerable scale level, that of a woman’s foot. While most romantic notions often prove foolish, what was hatched through romantic inspira- tion was the ‘Möbius’. The girl was gone, but Rem knew the shoe would become a reality.
Enter: Galahad. The seventh generation of the quintessentially English shoe-making dynasty Clark’s. When Galahad first saw the ‘Möbius’ he was immediately convinced that a new brand had to be formed. United Nude. Evolving in an open way with direct recognition, United Nude has positioned itself at the intersection of design and fashion. Clarity, elegance and innovation being its hallmarks, the brand sells in over 40 countries with flagship stores in Amsterdam, London, New York and Shanghai.
Innovation meets old-world style in Cole Haan’s unconventional take on the dress shoe
Jumping ahead of the current trends in men’s footwear, Cole Haan‘s LunarGrand wingtip is a classically designed full brogue dress shoe updated with an ergonomic outsole for unmatched comfort. Launching 10 February 2012, the LunarGrand has been “engineered to conquer the streets of New York City” by combining a classic design from one of the most recognizable names in formal footwear with innovative Lunarlon outsole from their parent company—Nike.
While we love the striking design of a contrasting outsole, in the LunarGrand’s case it also serves a distinct purpose. The ultra-lightweight Lunarlon increases flex, movement and wearability—making the LunarGrand a great looking, super comfortable dress shoe alternative. I walked the show floor of CES for three days straight to test the LunarGrands and became an instant fan—never before have my feet felt so good at that beast of a trade show.
This marriage of a classic design aesthetic and contemporary tech was created with the nomadic city dwelling man in mind. Cole Haan’s VP of Design Phil Russo explains “the goal of the design process was to create a wingtip to take on the streets of New York City—a shoe that utilized motion-enhancing innovations at the same time as retaining its authentic and timeless aesthetic.”
Because of their lightweight design and superior comfort we see the LunarGrand as the ideal travel shoe, as it looks just as good dressed up or down. And this is no coincidence, as Russo goes on to explain that the shoe concept came about from understanding “what people are doing in their shoes today, their expectations of style and demands of functionality,” pushing Russo and his design team to “create products that really do make a difference as people go about their everyday lives.”
For the time being the LunarGrand wingtip will be available exclusively at the Cole Haan SoHo store starting Friday, 10 February. All five colorways will be on hand retailing for $248.
Le photographe américain Dennis Maitland aime se faire peur et partager son amour pour la hauteur avec ses clichés. Avec ses photographies, il parvient à retranscrire cette impression de hauteur. Plus d’images de la série “Life on the edge” dans la suite de l’article.
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Retour sur la collaboration avec le créatif Jeremy Scott qui collabore une nouvelle fois avec la marque Adidas avec cette série complète de chaussures pour la collection 2012. Des choix surprenants en termes de look. Les modèles sont à découvrir dans la suite de l’article.
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 | Beyond obsessed with these modern takes on a classic! In electric poppy or gorgeous 24 karat these loafers are timeless! Click below to see them in all their patent glory! |
Dezeen in Isreal: these high-heeled shoes disguised as birds are by designer Kobi Levi, whose footwear resembling inflatable sex dolls caused a stir with our readers back in November.
The Bird Series features toucans, swans and mallard ducks.
The beaks form the heels, while the fronts of the shoes are shaped into wings.
If you’ve got a thing for strange shoes, you can see more pairs here.
Here’s some more text from Kobi Levi:
Bird Series
While standing in line to enter a museum in Holland, Kobi noticed a bird flying. This sight inspired him to incorporate the fascinating shapes and colors of bird into shoe design.
The research in this area proved so fruitful that Kobi was reluctant to choose only one bird, and decided to make a series of 3 designs.
The basic shape of the bird, which shows the upper as a body/wings and the heel as a beak, can be implemented to numerous birds, each with her own “styling”.
The Mallard duck, Toucan and Swan were chosen due to their unique color combinations and typical, recognizable shapes.
A pair of well loved boots gets a much needed refresh at the century old workshop
American made since 1905, Red Wing Shoe Company in Red Wing, Minnesota, has earned a worldwide following for their sturdy, durable boots built to last a lifetime. Not only do they make top notch (and increasingly fashionable) footwear, Red Wing firmly stands behind their product—offering repairs and modifications to anyone with a pair in need. This unprecedented service gives well worn boots the chance to be brought back to the original workshop to be rebuilt with original equipment.
I’ve worn my boots for 13 years, and realized this fall that they were ready for a refresh. Although the leather uppers are absolutely in their prime, the years of wear and tear left the soles in a much sadder state. So, to give my beloved boots a little tlc and to get an inside look at the repair process, I sent them on a journey back to their Minnesota roots—with explicit instructions to keep as much well-earned character in the boots as possible.
In the same fashion as the boots were originally made, the resoling process is done by hand—with the aid of a few heavy duty machines. After the worn sole is removed the remaining material is sanded smooth, exposing a bit of the original leather last and preparing the shoe for their new soles. A layer of glue is applied to both the new sole and the old boot and left to sit under a heat lamp for some time to cure. The two are then joined together and held under intense pressure until bonded. The excess sole is then trimmed down to the proper shape and given a brief washing before leaving the re-assembly line. The boots are boxed up along with a fresh new insole and two pairs of laces, black and tan, and sent back to the owner.
Lacing them up for the first time this season was like seeing an old friend. As comfortable as ever, with their well-earned patina and some welcome new support. The rejuvenation process had breathed new life into my old boots without permanently changing the feel or overall appearance, just as I wanted. Of course, if you want them all polished up they can do that too.
The repair process includes anything from resoling and restitching to changing eyelets or hooks and is available for any pair of well worn Red Wings for $95. The price includes shipping to and from the repair shop, replacement laces and a round of leather treatment and conditioning.
For more details on the repair and modification process visit Red Wing Shoe Company online. And for a closer look at my boots’ journey view the gallery below.
Gift Guide selections to snap up at a store near you as time runs out
While off-the-radar boutique goods tend to make for more unique gifts, they may be hard to come by at the last minute. For the shopper still seeking something special, we’ve culled a range of eight items from our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide that can be found in stores throughout the world.
This heritage-inspired 10-speed road bike has been upgraded with Brooks bar tape and saddle and constructed with Reynolds 520 Classic Steel Tubing to absorb rough city commutes and long distance touring. With integrated steel fenders this beauty is set up for riding in all seasons. Find it at a one of Raleigh’s international retailers.
Combining Nudo’s spectacular organic spaghetti and extra virgin olive oil, this set includes a handsome tin for storing spaghetti down the line. Most notably, Nudo is one of the few makers that use only first cold press EVOO. Available from Nudo stockists.
These French knife blocks are ethically crafted by artisans in Vietnam though a fair trade agreement using only renewable materials. The bamboo skewers allow for flexible storage and can be removed for cleaning. Available in a number of colored finishes and sizes from Ekobo retailers.
Discontinued but not forgotten, Braun recently re-issued a line of watches and clocks designed by famed German industrialist Dieter Rams. The spare, functional collection was approved by Rams’ partner Dietrich Lubs and harkens back to design heyday of the 1970s. Find yours at a Braun time retailer.
This 336-page volume covers 20 years of the London magazine that’s been a driver of style, design and popular culture. Co-founders chief editor Jefferson Hack and fashion photographer Rankin revisit the magazine’s often controversial romp through the magazine’s coverage—and influence—over artists and the arts scene in the UK and beyond. Search Rizzoli’s listings for a local bookseller.
A perfect all-in-one system for wireless music streaming, the Sonos Play:3 delivers incredible sound quality in a compact package. The system features three class-D digital amplifiers and three drivers, as well as complete wireless control through the Sonos app. Find yours through the Sonos store locator.
The logical choice for audiophile gamers, this wireless headset for PS3 is equipped with 7.1 virtual surround-sound to enable you to hear your opponents before you see them. The perfect accessory for smoking noobs in this season’s hottest FPS, it can be purchased from one of many Sony stockists.
Perfect for a no-fuss morning brew, the minimalist kMix drip coffee maker from DeLonghi comes in a variety of punchy colors. Made from die-cast aluminum, the appliance features an intuitive interface and adjustable temperature control for the right amount of heat. Find it at a DeLonghi distributor.
The soles and uppers of these shoes separate easily so you can repair them yourself.
Created by Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Eugenia Morpurgo, the canvas footwear is assembled with reversible, mechanical fastenings rather then the usual stitches or glue and comes with a repair kit.
The Repair It Yourself project might be handy if the cobblers in your area have already gone out of business but it’s bad probably news for those who haven’t.
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Here are some more details from Eugenia Morpurgo:
I’m an italian designer just graduated at the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Social Design master program.
I’m sending you my graduation project: Repair It Yourself, a concept of shoes designed to be repaired.
The activity of repairing is a form of re-appropriating control on our material world, allowing us to understand how things function and acting as a key tool for the consumer to control his post-consumption goods (waste).
Shoes are one of those products that, with the rise of consumerism and mass production, evolved drastically from a completely repairable object; and the active social-economical structure that existed around shoe repair is slowly disappearing. Shoes, both crafted and industrially manufactured, are almost always assembled through irreversible connections, stitching and/or gluing. This means that components such as the sole and the upper, although commonly made of two very different materials, are inseparable. Throughout use, shoes are worn and damaged both in the sole and in the upper.
These shoes are designed with a reversible connection between the sole and the upper, allowing the repair process to be more transparent in relation to the material the individual component is made of. This project brings back in the hand of the consumers tools and knowledge for repairing.
The shoes come with a repair kit specifically designed for them, but which can also be used to repair other goods in the house.
Repair It Yourself was shown in the masters graduation galleries at the design academy Eindhoven during Dutch Design Week 2011.”
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