Honorable Mention 2021 / SPECIAL AWARDS / ARTISTIC FOOTWEAR

Diana 1997

 

 

• Lead Designer
  Deborah Kiwi
• Expertise
  Independent

Taking Princess Diana through innocence, worship and eventually sacrifice, this footwear addresses obsessive fascination and destruction of that which we idolize. This design represents Diana after her divorce. Freer, more confident and autonomous. The soft shape of the asymmetric, shiny collar gives a feminine, glamorous feeling, just as many love to remember this adored, female icon.

However, it equally plays the mournful, more ominous role of portraying the bronze, static statue that is left behind after the tragic loss of a beloved historical figure.
(Part 3 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