Zaha Hadid was one of the most renowned architects of her time, and she connected architecture and fashion in a spectacular way. She designed shoes for brands such as Chanel, Lacoste and Melissa, and Glamour magazine named her "Woman of the Year 2012." Her constant desire for experimentation and innovation led her into the world of smaller objects, including the design of experimental shoes.
Experimental shoe design inspired by Zaha Hadid's architecture
The award-winning architect continually explored new manufacturing techniques and formal relationships. One of her fashion successes was "NOVA," designed in collaboration with United Nude and the brand's creative director Rem D. Koolhaas. The result brings Hadid's architectural language to women's footwear in a futuristic, heel-less form. The article listed this extravagant pair at 1,500 euros.
Experimental shoe design without a heel
United Nude presented the NOVA shoe in Paris on July 5. The design is based on structural principles and offers a heel-less shoe with a height of 16 cm. Made with vinyl rubber, fiberglass, leather and rubber components, the digitally designed shoes combine comfort with a highly experimental production process. United Nude described NOVA as the first shoe to use rotation molding, a technique that made its smooth, seamless form possible.
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