Danny Choo Tokyo - 200X
Not common knowledge but some of you know already that I do a spot of shoe designing - studied at Cordwainers London for a while and worked in a certain studio with a certain shoe designer in London for quite a number of years on and off :-)
I was at that certain studio for two weeks while I was in the UK brushing up on my design and manufacturing skills. Just wanted to show you how this pair went.
Above: The green foot shaped object is called a Last - comes in many shapes and sizes. I have yet to design my own last shape. Here you can see that I covered the front half of the last in Masking tape. I then proceed to design the shoe. This time I wanted to concentrate on strappy sandals. Oh - I only design women's shoes for now :-)
Above: This is the design I chose to go with - simple straps.
Above: Once I have decided on the design, I proceed to cut the pattern. This is kind of a template which one would use to make the top part of the shoe (which is called an Upper). The pattern is used to cut the fabric and lining to be used. There are many things to consider when designing the pattern though - how straps/material overlap with each other, which part of the material will take the most strain etc etc.
Above: After the different shapes of material have been cut by hand, its time to scythe some of the thicker lining. The lining is made of leather and parts of leather that overlap need to be scythed otherwise feet would find it rather uncomfortable.
Above: Once the upper is complete, the stitching needs to go in and this is done by a particular type of sewing machine called a Post Machine. I am not sure why its called a Post Machine but I imagine that its to do with the post like object which you see just under my hands - without it, sewing an upper would be a nightmare due to the nooks, crannys and folds - especially for boots.
Above: And here is the finished pair - not really for daily use but ideal for parties, weddings (in white or pearl) or for that special occasion.
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Manufacturing operator
Wow!, I finally found the son of the legendary Jimmy Choo, no pun intended. You can't deny that your father's talent is in you. Well, is really nice to know you.
Manufacturing operator
Wow!, I finally found the son of the legendary Jimmy Choo, no pun intended. You can't deny that your father's talent is in you. Well, is really nice to know you.
Manufacturing operator
Wow!, I finally found the son of the legendary Jimmy Choo, no pun intended. You can't deny that your father's talent is in you. Well, is really nice to know you.
Manufacturing operator
Wow!, I finally found the son of the legendary Jimmy Choo, no pun intended. You can't deny that your father's talent is in you. Well, is really nice to know you.
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
http://www.xjaymanx.com/toyboxx
LOL, ah, the idea was amusing and intriguing, but nope, no fatherly relation... Jimmy Choo was born 1961. Danny Choo is in his 30s, so born around 1970s... But long-lost brothers? Hmmm, hahaha!
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
http://www.xjaymanx.com/toyboxx
P.S. Argh, ignore the above. I was wrong. >_<;
Future Pioneer and a Dreamer
oops
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
http://www.xjaymanx.com/toyboxx
LOL, ah, the idea was amusing and intriguing, but nope, no fatherly relation... Jimmy Choo was born 1961. Danny Choo is in his 30s, so born around 1970s... But long-lost brothers? Hmmm, hahaha!
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
http://www.xjaymanx.com/toyboxx
LOL, ah, the idea was amusing and intriguing, but nope, no fatherly relation... Jimmy Choo was born 1961. Danny Choo is in his 30s, so born around 1970s... But long-lost brothers? Hmmm, hahaha!
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
http://www.xjaymanx.com/toyboxx
LOL, ah, the idea was amusing and intriguing, but nope, no fatherly relation... Jimmy Choo was born 1961. Danny Choo is in his 30s, so born around 1970s... But long-lost brothers? Hmmm, hahaha!
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Wow Danny, really impressive... Anymore tricks up your sleeve? Like cutting your wife in half and putting her back to normal without stitches for example LOL
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
I can't believe it Danny. You had me hyperventilating and beating myself up for not making the connection sooner. Hehe. I have some shoes that your dad designed. :D
Future Pioneer and a Dreamer
Awesome! After watching a Jdrama about a shoe maker in Japan 10 or more odd years ago, i always wanted to make them. ^_^
PS - Your Dolfie seems to be missing a pair of heels! Design her a pair. It may match her sniper rifle!
Another Otaku Shoujo
http://otakuhimesama.blogspot.com/
I think that its nothing special :|
Student
Actually, I think the shoe turned really well. It looks really classy too. I mean, black is always a really good color but I like the minimalist swirls for the straps. Really nice! Not bad for a sideline business :)
Future Pioneer and a Dreamer
lol