Slem & ecco summer sessions 2014

slem & ecco summer sessions

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

create your own finish!

The Frompresentation July 21-25, 2014, is divided SLEMintook twoover mainthestories, state-of-the-art one based lab upon at future Ecco Leather industryin and Dongen one as based part of upon their(new Summer takesSessions. on) old industry.

This faThey mous each tannery emphasize does not just CAT’s make industrial the leathers heritage for Ecco in afootwear, very modbut ern alsoway for Louis that appeals Vuitton, Alexander to both men Wang andand women.

Iris van Herpen. Seven SLEM students from various countries started with a big brainstorm

and then translated their dreams into their own leather finishes, which they presented to members of the international leather industry at the end of the week. In this booklet you see their amazing results. We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Ecco Leather for their hospitality!

amber verstegen

The Amber presentation Verstegeniswas divided fascinated in two by main insects, stories, especially one based upon effects she created work best on 3D and moving objects, future microscopic industry images and one of insect basedeyes uponand (new armour. takes She on) old transindustry. allowing light to change the colours and brushing away the They lated this eachinspiration emphasize into CAT’s a wide industrial variety heritage of amazing in airidesvery modwax in certain places, to reveal the shine underneath. ern centway finishes, that appeals combining to both embossing, men andfoils women. and white wax. For more info on Amber’s work: She will use the leathers for her next collection, since the http://amberambroseaurele.com/

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

chris van den elzen

The Chrispresentation van den Elzen is divided was a ‘veteran’ in two main at Ecco stories, Leather, one based upon applied a grain and several finishes to the leather, creatfuture where industry he had already and onemade basedhisupon graduation (new takes project. on) Itold industry. ing a white version with a dark layer underneath and vice They madeeach him even emphasize more passionate CAT’s industrial about heritage the possibilities in a veryofmodversa. The idea is that the top layer will partially come off ern leather. way This that appeals time he set to both out to men create and an women. effect in both co- in wearing, revealing an ever more fascinating look. More lour and texture, inspired by misty, snowy landscapes. He info: www.chrisvandenelzen.com

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

pieter zwiers

The Pieter presentation Zwiers recently is divided madeina two big switch main stories, from a one life inbased real upon lour and/or pattern in the rain. The limited time and the limfuture estate,industry to a life and in footwear. one based Heupon is still(new a bit takes of a rookie on) oldin industry. its of Ecco’s lab did not allow him to fully realize the idea, They the industry, each emphasize but that actually CAT’s gives industrial him heritage a very fresh in a outvery modbut the story will be continued, since Pieter will be joining ern look.way He that had appeals one of the to both most men original andand women. practical ideas in SLEM’s Master of Footwear Innovation. Check his ideas the group, wanting to create a leather that changes in co- at: https://www.facebook.com/COLOURSOLE

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

xiu feng wang

The Our Chinese presentation student is divided Xiu Fengin- two Shoemain Fan stories, - Wang had one the based upon middle school girls that have to wear plain sneakers to school future biggestindustry challenge and of all. oneWhen basedheupon arrived (new at SLEM takes for on)the old industry. with their uniforms. He wanted to give them the opportunity They Summer each Sessions emphasize it wasCAT’s his firstindustrial time out of heritage China and in ahe very didmodto transform those boring sneakers into more outspoken and ern not speak way that a word appeals of English. to bothWith men great andefforts women. he managed creative styles. For this he developed a spattered leather in the to develop and clarify his idea to create a brand for Chinese colours of the sun and the blue sky, symbolizing freedom.

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

gert van gastel

The Belgian presentation sculptor and is divided shoe designer in two main Gertstories, van Gastel one based works upon stract shapes and iridescent shines. This resulted in a colfuture with her industry hands,and so she one started based upon from a(new feeling takes about on) the old industry. lection of buttery soft leathers with a good grip, all finished They tactileeach aspects emphasize of leather.

CAT’s Sheindustrial was looking heritage for something in a very modin soft blue, each with a slightly different shine. We can not ern supple wayand thatvery appeals pleasant to both andmen natural andtowomen. the touch, yet at wait to see these used in some of Gert’s stunning designs! the same time she was visually fascinated by clean abhttp://www.virtualshoemuseum.com/gert-van-gastel

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

katrien herdewijn

The Katrien presentation Herdewijn isis divided not onlyina two shoemain designer, stories, butone a ballet based upon fections and actually feel like human skin, resembling the future dancerindustry and a PhD andstudent one based in nano upon technology (new takes as on) well.old This industry. combination of beauty and pain/injury that is key to ballet.

They uniqueeach combination emphasize of interests CAT’s industrial comes together heritageininher a very leath-modKatrien would like to add new invisible technologies to these ern er collection. way that Geometric appeals to lasered both men andand hand-cut women. patterns are leathers, for instance to make them fully waterproof. applied on leathers in nude colours that have slight imper- http://www.virtualshoemuseum.com/katrien-herdewyn

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

deniz terli

The presentation week before she is divided went to in Ecco, two main Deniz stories, Terli, one winner based of upon targets. She used to translate this idea mostly in graphics, future the Vogue industry Italiaand x Muuse one based contest, upon followed (new takes the course on) oldfor industry. but now she also experimented with brushed and ‘burnt’ They making each youremphasize own business CAT’s plan industrial at SLEM heritage and this in made a very modlooks, combining sensual feminine colours with dark and ern her way realize thatthat appeals her designs to bothallmen have and anwomen. outer protective rather aggressive finishes. You can follow Deniz’s work at: layer that functions as ‘armour’ for the strong women she http://www.denizterli.com/

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize CAT’s industrial heritage in a very modern way that appeals to both men and women.

the next SLEM summer sessions take place in july and august 2015! check slem.nl for the schedule see you then!

SLEM Waalwijk Raadhuisplein 1-2 5141 KG Waalwijk The Netherlands info@slem.nl phone +31 416 757630 www.slem.nl

The presentation is divided in two main stories, one based upon future industry and one based upon (new takes on) old industry.

They each emphasize Design by saf~ thisissaf.comCAT’s industrial heritage in a very modby Teo Krijgsman & SLEM ern wayPhotography that appeals to both men and women.

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