Jellyfish-inspired lavender leather sandals, adorned with manipulated CDs to mimic tentacles and held together by vines of rubber-coated wires, feature open-structure, hand-sculpted resin wedge heels by Kyla Gregorio, 2023.
This design reflects a commitment to waste reduction and upcycling, drawing inspiration from local jellyfish colonies and the mythical Visayan merfolk known as the Kataw. Titled Dikya, the work advocates for marine protection, especially against the increasing practice of oceanic waste disposal. Created in collaboration with partner manufacturer MilDim.
