MelineKatchi
SophisticatedPrimitiveI
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Peel It...
The aesthetic of my footwear resonates a, ‘refined simplicity.’, the rich material and color palette allow the shoe to work as a functional art piece. . The Sophisticated Primitive man or woman is a personification of the way my parter and I build the SOPR design language. Our new designs attempt to create a harmonious balance between the existing idea of masculinityandfeminity.Ourdesignsareliterallymadeon the foot, so there is never a separation between function and design, the shoe accentuates the natural shape of the persons foot.
MelineKatchi
SophisticatedPrimitiveI
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EXPERIMENT/ CONSTRUCT DECONSTRUCT/ RESEARCH EDIT/ RECONSTRUCT
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01/1
Peel It...
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02/1-2
Initial Concept
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Process The idea of the ‘peel’ functioning as a protective device for the orange. -This concept could be translated into a concept for creating the next sandal..
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Should function like a second skin...
Objective:
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06/1-2
Researching Existing Market
Suede Sole Molds FlextoIndividuals Foot
Sewn in Elastic Strap
ElasticSewnto Suede for Strech and Comfort
Anatomy of Stage Dancing Thongs Concept: Invisible on stage; relives pressure preventing splits & tears of ligaments while dancing barefoot.
Cross Section Binds Toes Without Chafing
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08/1-2
Comparing/ Contrasting Anatomy Structured/bare dance footwear Similar functionality, but completely opposing anatomy
Binding Side Wing
Side Quarters Drawsting
Leather Sole Platform
Vamp
Anatomy of Pointe Shoe
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09/1-2
Analyzing/ Disecting Ballet Shoe Anatomy
Leather/ Synthetic Sole
Midsole Backing
Industrial Dual Sided Invisible Glue
Composite Customizble Heel Pediatric Foam
Leather/ Synthetic Insole Lining
Layers are Sanded & Glued Together to Create a Composite Insole/Footbed
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10/1-2
Sandal Anatomy Dissection of layers Creating comfort through simplicity. Memoryfoamwrapped leather + composite sole
The pattern is created by cutting the layer of tape off and using it as a mock up for cutting the actual pattern on the leather.
Taping up the last and experimenting with drawing various patterns directly on the tape is an efficient way of discovering a appropriate pattern.
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12/1-2
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14/1-2
Continuing Pattern Creation on Last
+ + Outer Covering Experimentation Leather like peel soft, yer sturdy calf skin.
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15/1-2
Formula Comfortforintensivefootstresssports
Barefoot yoga barefoot dancing Ballet pointe
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16/1-2
Drawing & Cutting the Sole
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17/1-2
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Orange Peel Using ideation images and natural peel to create a pattern
18/1-2
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19/1-2
Creating Peel-like Structure Observing & drawing natural formation as the orange is being peeled
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20/1-2 Tri-partide
Ideating Tri-partide Closure Exploring upper forms and sole shapes
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Pointed Sole Shape Inteded to allow natural foot to rest comfortably while standing and in motion
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22/1-2
Use acutal organic object to create pure balanced form
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23/1-2
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24/1-2
Developing a Wearable Pattern Through Exploration
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25/1-2
Orange peel catalyzes the design
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Exploring form development
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26/1-2
Cutting Out Raw Pattern For Sandal :free cutting� leather strips without predeterined pattern allows for leather to form natural / organic curves
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27/1-2
Raw Final Entire upper is a self sustaining closure. Additional synthetic locking mechanisms are unnecessary
Inspiration is used with strategic minimalism, which allows the fluorescent “pop� color & balanced neutral tones to enhance eachother.
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28/1-2
Color & Trim Choosing a “Pop color� to brighten and balance the raw calf skin of the sandal
Painted Calf skin Brilliant Yellow
Painted Calf Skin Sour Apple Green
Painted Calf Skin Fresh Peeled Orange
Raw Leather Stone Grey
Leather composite sole Antique Brown
Calif Skin Flake White
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29/1-2
Color Expolration Neutral + Fluorescent Balanceofbright&neutral
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31/1-2
Final handconstructed shoe mimics the visual appearance of a partially peeled orange. Thephysicaldesignandconstruction resembles the notion of a second skin’.
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32/1-2
Self wrapping/ supportive ankle closure Exploring upper forms and sole shapes
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