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This silver filigreed nylon shoelace necklace is made of khaki environmentally friendly nylon shoelaces, S999 hand-woven silver filigreds and an emerald cut amethyst about 6 karat. The necklace buckle is cleverly designed into the shape of a shoe head, and is accompanied by a "shoe buckle" molded accessory cast by S925.
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hanging steel wire, looking for in the green leaves in... silver silk shoelace necklace wander between daily and art, in different scenes of life in mapping the harmonious symbiosis of flexible fabric and delicate metal, craft details are visible. CUT/FOUND captures inspiration in the everyday mundane and makes life itself an art.
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This picture is selected from the CUT/FOUND "Common Ground" series of blockbusters. Models wear silver silk and nylon shoelace necklaces, silver silk shoelace bracelets, and silver silk shoelace rings.
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This silver filigreed nylon shoelace necklace uses the traditional Chinese craft "silver filigreed" process, which is hand-woven by the non-genetic inheritor using 26 silver filaments.
CF FILI SHOELACE
Silver stitching nylon shoelace necklace design concept, process and value concept co-ordination introduction.
Brand Introduction
CUT/FOUND's brand concept, mission and design philosophy.
SHOELACE LOOKBOOK
With "shoelaces" and "eye buckles" as the core, this creative video shows the unique concept of our first series-"Diversity of Reality". Through the deconstruction and reorganization of shoelaces, an everyday object, the video blurs the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary, presenting the possibility of diversity in reality. Through a strong sense of layered lens language, the video invites the audience to slow down in a fast-paced world, re-examine these seemingly simple but deep elements, and explore the subtle connection between the individual and the whole.
Name of work: CUT/FOUND silver silk stitching nylon shoelace necklace
This work is a modular necklace inspired by the daily object "shoelaces". It combines traditional Chinese silver filaments with modern nylon shoelaces to explore the dialogue and fusion between old and new materials. Through the reconstruction and redefinition of ordinary objects, it is endowed with new life and artistic value.
Design concept:
CUT/FOUND focuses on the redefinition of everyday objects. Shoelaces are extremely common items, but designers break through the traditional boundaries between high and low materials through splicing, reconstruction and blending with traditional crafts, transforming "tailoring" and "discovery" into wearable artistic expressions. Each shoelace is symbolically "cut" and becomes a link between different cultures, past and present.
Material and process:
Main structure: khaki nylon shoelaces, and hand-woven S999 silver stitching.
Structural details: The connection buckle of the necklace adopts 3D modeling, and the design simulates the shape of the shoe head, demonstrating the precision of industrial design.
Modular accessories: works include a variety of materials of "eye buckle" accessories, such as crystal carving, 14K gold, platinum, etc., users can freely combine to create a personalized way of wearing.
Gem Set: Nylon is set with an about 5.8 karat emerald cut natural amethyst at the intersection of silver threads.
Innovation highlights:
Material splicing experiment: through the combination of traditional technology and modern industrial materials, expand the boundary of jewelry design.
Modular design: The design of replaceable components increases the possibility of personalization and customization.
Sustainability: The main material of this necklace comes from factory surplus, and the reuse of nylon shoelaces effectively reduces the waste of resources.
Cultural attributes: Yinhua silk is an intangible cultural heritage skill in Chinese traditional crafts. Through the combination with modern design language, traditional crafts can radiate new vitality in contemporary design, reflecting the inheritance and innovation of culture.
This work is not only a piece of jewelry, but also an in-depth exploration of time, materials, technology and culture, showing CUT/FOUND's thinking on sustainable design, cultural integration and individual expression.
1. Contemporary interpretation of traditional crafts
CUT/FOUND pays attention to the modern development of Chinese traditional crafts. This work specially selects the intangible cultural heritage skill-silver flower silk, which is a kind of metal working skill with Chinese cultural heritage, which has been widely used in the production of palace ornaments. However, with the popularization of modern industrial production, many traditional handicrafts gradually declined. This work creates a new language through the splicing of silver filaments and modern nylon shoelaces, which not only retains the uniqueness of manual skills, but also gives it a more contemporary fashion expression, making it rejuvenated among young consumer groups.
Shoelaces, as the core element of western street culture (Sneaker Culture), carry the spirit of freedom, rebellion and innovation in youth culture. The introduction of this element not only gives the work a modern sense, but also makes it resonate with the emotions and values of contemporary youth groups. By combining such symbolic objects with traditional silver filamentary craftsmanship, CUT/FOUND breaks the boundaries between tradition and modernity and forms a new cultural expression.
This work is not only the inheritance of traditional crafts, but also the response and interpretation of contemporary youth culture. On the basis of respecting history and culture, it redefines the concept of "inheritance", making it not only a static guardian, but a dynamic innovation and integration. Through this creation, CUT/FOUND conveys a kind of emotion to youth culture: that is, we are not only the inheritors of history, but also the promoters of cultural innovation.
2. Sustainable design and materials experimentation
CUT/FOUND adheres to the concept of sustainable fashion and opposes waste and environmental pollution caused by fast fashion. This necklace uses recycled environmentally friendly nylon shoelaces to transform and recreate, reducing the carbon footprint of the production process. The design extracts the essence of the traditional craft of "silver filament", integrates into the contemporary context, and continues the tradition with modern expression. The modular design also encourages users to wear it on multiple occasions and reduce one-time consumption.
3. The global expression of Chinese design
The design of CUT/FOUND is rooted in oriental culture, and draws on the elements of western aesthetics and architectural rational structure to form a unique visual language. This work not only draws inspiration from traditional Chinese craftsmanship, but also incorporates the experimental nature of modern industrial materials, giving it an international design perspective. Shoelaces, as an important symbol of western street culture, embodies the spirit of freedom in youth culture. Through cross-cultural design expression, the work shows the global potential of Chinese design, which is not only rooted in local culture, but also capable of international dialogue.
This work echoes the brand philosophy of CUT/FOUND-CUT & PASTE (cut & paste) and LOST & FOUND (lost & recovered):
Tailoring: new tailoring and collage of traditional crafts to make it reborn in the context of contemporary design.
Discovery: Finding new aesthetic possibilities from neglected everyday objects makes people rethink the relationship between fashion and life.
Tao Kaijie, founder and designer of jewelry brand CUT/FOUND, has lived in Shanghai, Taiwan and Los Angeles. He obtained a degree in architecture from the University of Southern California in 2018. His design style combines the rational framework of architecture, the delicacy of oriental traditional craftsmanship, and the freedom and unruly of street culture on the west coast.
CUT/FOUND is a gender-free, borderless luxury jewelry brand that is committed to creating jewelry with cultural depth through the combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern art.
