Winner 2021 / Special Awards / ARTISTIC FOOTWEAR

Diana 1981

 

 

  • Lead Designer
    Deborah Kiwi
  • Prize
    Winner in ARTISTIC FOOTWEAR
  • Expertise
    Independent

This footwear addresses obsessive fascination and reckless destruction of that, which we idolize most. Taking Princess Diana as inspiration, a symbol of innocence, worship and sacrifice, she constantly tip toed a fine line, becoming a princess and icon, deprived of self-determination or liberty of self-expression.

This design, a reflection of a historical European dress shoe, communicates royal restrictions and conventions. The shoe deliberately shapes the foot in that impossible, broken position. Replacing balance and ease for restraint and discomfort.
(Part 2 of the Diana mini collection)

Bio
Specializing in unconventional footwear, shoe designer and maker Deborah Kiwi, aims to blur the lines between art and design. Viewing footwear as an extension of the body, her work explores shape and proportion while addressing themes such as culture, gender and sustainability. With a background in Industrial Design, Deborah transitioned to the artisan craft of shoemaking, creating work that is both thoughtful and thought-provoking.

Other prizes
Global Footwear Awards 2023 Winner - Category Sustainability Global Footwear Awards 2023 Winner - Special Awards Artist footwear Global Footwear Awards 2022 Overall Winner - Category Special Awards Global Footwear Awards 2022 Category Winner - Category Special Awards Global Footwear Awards 2021 Winner - Category Artistic Footwear Global Footwear Awards 2021 Honorable Mention - Category Artistic Footwear