Zhonghua Cao｜2025 SUSFUTURE 國際永續時尚設計展
／Artist 藝術家／
曹中華“履樸””Z.H.COO”品牌主理人 中國皮革行業十佳設計師，國家級鞋類設計師大賽裁判員，北京服裝學院專業碩士導師，東華大學專業學位碩士研究生校外導師，真皮標誌杯評委，IFDC國際鞋類設計大賽評委。對時尚產品流行趨勢、鞋類貨品結構、女性腳型、鞋楦、鞋材有深入的研究。近年來開展時尚鞋類高級定制研究，期間為明星、名人、服裝設計師及特殊腳型人員承擔設計製作服務。
Cao Zhonghua
Founder and Creative Director of “Lüpu” / “Z.H.COO”. He is recognized as one of the Top Ten Designers in China’s Leather Industry, a national judge for professional footwear design competitions, a professional master’s supervisor at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and an external graduate mentor at Donghua University. He has also served as a juror for the Genuine Leather Mark Cup and the IFDC International Footwear Design Competition.
Cao has conducted in-depth research on fashion product trend forecasting, footwear product structures, female foot morphology, shoe lasts, and footwear materials. In recent years, he has focused on high-end bespoke footwear research, providing customized design and production services for celebrities, public figures, fashion designers, and individuals with special foot conditions.
／Description and concept of the artwork
作品描述與概念／
以自然界的編織邏輯為靈感，融合未來主義美學，重構功能性鞋履的邊界，探索人類足部與複雜地形的共生關係。
靴身採用模塊化編織皮革結構，靈感源於藤蔓編織與生物骨骼的交錯支撐，通過參數化設計實現輕量化與強度的平衡。皮革條帶以不同密度編織，形成動態透氣系統，既適應高強度活動需求，又賦予視覺上的有機韻律感。
選用未過度加工的植鞣皮革，保留材質天然肌理與做舊痕跡，通過編織工藝減少材料浪費。黑色鞋帶與局部黑色拼接形成視覺錨點，在大地色系基底上強化未來感衝突美學，傳遞“粗獷與精密共生”的設計哲學。
Inspired by the weaving logic found in nature and infused with futuristic aesthetics, the design redefines the boundaries of functional footwear, exploring a symbiotic relationship between the human foot and complex terrains.
The boot features a modular woven leather structure, drawing inspiration from the interlaced support systems of vines and biological skeletons. Through parametric design, a balance between lightness and structural strength is achieved. Leather strips are woven at varying densities to form a dynamic ventilation system that meets the demands of high-intensity activity while creating an organic visual rhythm.
Vegetable-tanned leather with minimal processing is selected to preserve the material’s natural grain and patina. The weaving technique further reduces material waste, reflecting a sustainable design approach. Black laces and localized black leather accents act as visual anchors, intensifying a sense of futuristic contrast against an earthy color palette. Together, they convey a design philosophy centered on the coexistence of ruggedness and precision.
