blackhouse jordan xi

YEAR:

2015

design:

tinker hatfield

project type:

footwear

materials & construction:

nathan kiatkulpiboone

about the project

The Blackhouse Jordan XI is an extensive reupholstery of a classic silhouette design by Tinker Hatfield. Drawing inspiration from the White Temple in Chiang Rai and the Black House in Chiang Mai, Thailand; patterning, logos, and text were turned into CAD linework and lasercut over the course of sixteen hours. The shoe itself was hand-skived and partially hand-stitched, a total construction time taking about three weeks. The final product is a luxury sneaker comprised of a black python, buffalo, and metallic cowhide upper and a mixture of pigskin and lambskin lining.