Material Innovation
Baccalieu explores the potential of marine leather, a material made from fish skins often discarded as waste. By transforming this overlooked resource into a refined product, the project highlights the importance of sustainable materials in shaping the future of fashion and design.
Craft, Mastery, and Hands-On Learning
The bespoke Oxford shoe was chosen for its precision and enduring shape, allowing the qualities of marine leather to be tested against a classic silhouette. Shoemaking became a hands-on learning experience — acquiring tools over time, working with quality materials, and developing an appreciation for the craft of handmade shoes. Mastery is not achieved overnight but through a lifetime of practice, and this project marked an early step into that lasting tradition.
Bespoke Design with Purpose
Baccalieu demonstrates how shoemaking can serve as a study in bespoke product design, made for a person and tailored to an individual’s unique foot. Designed with purpose, it demonstrates how material innovation and craftsmanship can come together to create products that are sustainable, personal, and enduring.
