In cloud castles 

Iida Hjelt

(Metallic) leather castle boots in fabric and tulle ruffled clouds, 2024.

Hjelt: ‘Shoes designed for the Saku Stars competition 2024. The theme of the competition was ‘Skillful people create worlds’. We were inspired by childlike fantasy worlds, like pink princess castles above cotton candy clouds. We wanted something extra, so we put LED lights in the windows of the fort and around the platform soles.’

Designed and manufactured together with shoemaker Karoliina Sokka. 

© Iida Hjelt.


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