Entry 35: Mark Loafer by Karla Lopez-Rivera (Puerto Rico)
"Mark grew up with a strict dad, one who never lost his temper although he went to war, one who had perfect table manners, who opened doors and respected women, one who enjoyed everything the traditional way. Although, of course, Mark found this incredibly irritating when growing up, he realized later in life that, although completely opposite than his dad, he did have a fondness of the classical and of how things used to be. Now all grown up, Mark, looks for tradition in objects around him but at the same time looks for the innovation within it.
Mark is inspired by the classic styles that bring him nostalgia, in this case, fringe penny loafers. But Mark styles the components of the classic in an innovative way. Smooth, sleek vamp with the fringe as part of the quarter area. The back is a hybrid of a sling back because its open where the fringe is located at the backsides but at the same time a back- strap doesn’t allow for making it completely open in the back. Mark revives the classic in a completely refreshing way."
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