Hadar Slassi

Hadar pioneers a hybrid fabrication design concept and explores a new approach to footwear design. Using an original layering method that retraces the known base hierarchy of function and shape, her shoes are a compound of 5 to 7 different stratas. Strata is a geological term describing a fundamental earth unit, and is used in the project to replace the known term “layer” used in shoes. The Strata Compound method developed by Hadar bridges gaps between modern digital technology and old-world craftsmanship weaving together nylon 12 polymer and vegetable-tanned leather. It is combined with a 3D design process which begins with personal customization by using a digital scan of the foot. The shoe structure strength is acquired by all stratas / layers combined together, creating a geometric lock enhanced by hand sewing.