RINKAKU 輪郭 (Contours) - Design by Stessen Chia

Like you and me, shoes are affected by the passage of time. They are one of the most ordinary objects in which we find fingerprints of the Divine.

Rinkaku is a timeless piece inspired by the visual art language of light and purity and carefully raked subtle chic contours of our feet, creating comfort that separates the body from its foreground, with a light hint of white gravel colours reminiscent of the subtle palette of Japanese sand gardens, visually slowing our eyes to rest and calms our mind. When the low morning or evening sun casts long shadows on our feet, the texture of contours takes center stage.

The inevitable process of aging is distinctive, noticeable, and unique. It is transformed by the very life you lead. These pieces are not just an expression of art, but also a humble companion that you carry with you all the time. They walk you through your past and take us through our future.

The transformation begins at the very beginning of creation. It is carefully curated to represent the three moments of life, past, present and future. Leather and canvas ages through time, the breathable mesh allows the air of our present to pass through and the sole of your footsteps into the future. The materials naturally and individually start to age as it explores and meets light and shade, changes of humility, imprints of everyday life, and even the movement of the wind. Over time, richer, darker colours emerge. Rinkaku tells uniquely individual stories of what it has experienced, which will be beautiful to observe.