Dying Lapis

• University
  Academy Of Art In Szczecin
• Lead Designer
  Daria Opasiak
• Professor
  Katarzyna Ditrich Paturalska, Anna Gregorczyk, Michal Michalski
• Photo credit
  Photos On Model - Tatiana Malinnikowa, Model - Ada Kulig, Makeup - Agata Wlodarczyk, Hair - Beata Opasiak
• Prize
  Winner in ARTISTIC FOOTWEAR, Winner in NATURAL MATERIAL/VEGAN FOOTWEAR
• Expertise
  Student

Dying Lapis, a standout piece from the Bijin graduate collection, features footwear crafted from plant-based leather and a thermoplastic toe cap. The design integrates 3D printing, airbrush dyeing, and traditional hand dyeing techniques. Drawing inspiration from various subcultures and tattooing waste reminiscent of Japanese shibori, the shoe's upper design blends historical influences with modern aesthetics while deconstructing the tabi shoe silhouette, exploring alternative designs that reimagine the front shank part without traditional sewing.