technical description
Part of the postmodern and sculptural 'Anti-form' footwear collection, which is reminiscent of armour. Crafted using three layers of vegetable tanned leather, dyed with water-based colours: black, orange and off-white, as well as its natural tone. Back metal rivet supporting a white stripe that passes through a rectangular hole on the front. Heel consisting of two pieces of acetate: a black base and the actual heel, with a geometric tortoiseshell shape with rounded edges.
Size 245x205x90mm, 708 gr., 2013.
concept
Inspired by the "Memphis" Italian design group started by Ettore Sottsass, Youngwon's collection illustrates highly contrasted colours and a mixture of carefully selected materials with a strong visual intensity. Drawing upon the post-modernist, anti-formalistic approaches in design, it encompasses inventive leather handling and dyeing techniques as well as the original addition of interchangeable heels. Limiting design indulgence as much as possible, to maintain a coherent overall balance.