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ARMOURThe word “armour” was introduced into use in the Middle Ages as a borrowing from the French.

R&D 2013

ARMOURED SHEILD

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Mimicing ancient linked chains

ARMOURThe word “armour” was introduced into use in the Middle Ages as a borrowing from the French.

Walking Stick

The concept included devel-opment of a chosieave line up, including a shield and staff for dominating Urban environments.

THE PATTERN

The paper pattern is cut based on the seam lines. Each of these is a different piece of leather and will be sewn together later in the process.

DEVELOPING THE ARMOUR SHOE WITH AN INSIDE-OUT- METHOD. ALL STICHING IS DONE ON THE OUTSIDE..

develop

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7. 25"1.75" 1.75" 1.75"2.75"1.25"

4.25

1.25"

5.45"

3.25"

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LASER CUT

MAKING SHAPE / FORM

Constantly extending layers wet moulding, ebnding, forming shell

1.

2a.

3.

7.

8a.

6.

4.

7.25"1.75" 1.75" 1.25"1.25"1.25"

1.25"

4.2

2.25"

4.25"

5. 25"

WET-MOLDINGSOLE MATERIAL

Wet Mould get shaped

Urban Armour

Extended clamshell design Developing exterior armour

A NEW DIRECtion-

7. 25"1.75" 1.75" 1.75"2.75"1.25"

4.25

1.25"

1.25"

5.45"

3.25"

FINAL ASSEMBLY

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