jordan XI shoes reimagined by KXIV with details of thai architecture
all images courtesy of KXIV
with a background in architecture, KXIV has reimagined a pair of ‘jordan XI’s’ based on the white temple and black house of chiang mai, thailand. the associated skills from the creative discipline have allowed the designer to turn the patterning, logos, and text into CAD linework. afterwards, the vectors were lasercut over the course of 16 hours. the final product is a luxury sneaker comprised of black python, buffalo, and metallic cowhide on the upper, pull tab, and heel counter. these components are accented by a mixture of pig and lamb for the gold lining of the toe box while the transparency of the sole and its details have been preserved.
the details represent the white temple and black house of chiang mai, thailand
side view the sneaker
each of the patterns, logos, and linework were lasercut
the vectors were lasercut over the course of 16 hours
accents are provided by a mixture of pig and lamb for the lining
the sneaker consists of black python, buffalo, and metallic cowhide
the jordans in the shop
the tools of the trade
closeup of KXIV’s sewing machine
a few fabrics and leathers over years of material sourcing
several yellow shoe lasts
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