CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 WINNERS
Winner 2025 / Sustainability / OTHER SUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR

Futuristic hybrid

 

 

  • University
    Estonian Academy Of Arts, Royal Danish Academy
  • Lead Designer
    Xenia Kviat Antonsen
  • Professor
    Supervisor: Kristiina Nurk. Technician: Marika Jylhä
  • Prize
    Winner in OTHER SUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR, Winner in RECYCLED MATERIALS
  • Expertise
    Student

Recreating the clog in a modern context by transforming it from a simple work shoe to a contemporary fashion object. Inspired by the silhouettes of 18th-century court shoes. The shoe is a futuereritic hybrid of a reshaped deadstock wooden sole and an upcycled New Balance 2002r factory sample. Elastic replaces laces for a clean, minimal finish.
The design merges traditional clog craftsmanship with urban sneaker aesthetics, placing the historical shape in contemporary context and exploring the future of sustainable, artistic, jet wearable footwear.

Bio
I am currently in my fourth semester of studying Fashion and Textiles at The Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen. During my exchange at the Estonian Academy of Arts, I have focused on accessory design with an emphasis on handmade footwear. My passion lies in exploring traditional craftsmanship, upcycling, and storytelling. I aim to create expressive, functional pieces that reflect cultural references, personal narratives, and a responsible approach to materials and production.




Global Footwear Design Award 2025
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