Winner 2022 / Special Awards / GFA x SHOE GIRLS UP-AND-COMING FEMALE FOOTWEAR DESIGNER (NON-SNEAKER)

Wavy Dreams- Jersey Project

 

 

• University
  Ual: London College Of Fashion
• Lead Designer
  Damla Stilla Urun
• Design Team
  Shoes: Damla Stilla, Garment Design: Dariana Pintilii
• Prize
  Winner in GFA x SHOE GIRLS UP-AND-COMING FEMALE FOOTWEAR DESIGNER (NON-SNEAKER), Winner in COLLABORATION
• Expertise
  Student

Wavy Dreams platform sandal is designed for the Jersey collaboration project with Knitwear Designer Dariana Pintilii. The idea was to design a sandal that reflects my understanding of post-femininity which is associated with being assertive, confident and exceptional. The fact that the entire design consist of abstract wave shapes symbolizes the changing norms and the perception of femininity to be reflected without being stereotyped. For this reason, the person wearing the sandals should feel as free as the movement of the waves.

Bio
Damla Stilla is a London based Turkish footwear designer currently enrolled on the BA Cordwainers: Footwear course at UAL: London College of Fashion. Damla grew up learning artists from the age of 7, and this is reflected in her work. Alluring abstract shapes in Damla’s shoe designs are inspired by abstract art and her cultural background. Damla uses traditional shoemaking methods and technology together. Renowned logo design is inspired by Damla’s name, meaning raindrop, merged with devil eye symbolizes protection according to old beliefs.

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