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THE FOUNDS

 

 

  • University
    Savannah College Of Art And Design
  • Lead Designer
    Vann Schaefer
  • Professor
    Long-noam To
  • Expertise
    Student

"Whoever you are, wherever you are… I’m starting to think we’re a lot alike." - Frank Ocean, 2012.

The Founds are a tribute to Frank Ocean's pivotal coming out letter in 2012. His bold words marked a transformative movement in Hip-Hop where queer artists embraced authenticity in the spotlight. The shoes symbolize progress with a bouncy sole, flexible design, and cloud-like appearance, representing the footsteps of the past, present, and future trailblazers in music. Ocean's words were a love letter to originality, these shoes reflect that strongly.




Global Footwear Design Award 2025
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