Winner 2022 / Special Awards / ARTISTIC FOOTWEAR

Royal Clash - part 1


 

 

  • Lead Designer
    Deborah Kiwi
  • Prize
    Winner in ARTISTIC FOOTWEAR, Overall winner in SPECIAL AWARDS
  • Expertise
    Independent

These boots, made from repurposed jeans, are an inquiry into the tug of war between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Two giants dividing the world and meddling in each others affairs.
The first adversary with its rich history and impenetrable secrets, is represented in the silhouette of the boot, hinting back to times past and traditional imperial footwear. The boots’ opulent upper symbolizes individualism and the USA. A rival loving all things big and abundant. Together with the glaring red sole they create a curious blend of East meets West, archaic meets contemporary.

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