Schoen, pump van beige peau de suède, geperforeerde kruislingse banden c. 1960

This beige suede pump with perforated cross straps was designed by Herman en Koppen. The color is so neutral it nearly blends into the ground, and the lines are clean, a timeless elegance. I can imagine the designer sketching, adjusting the curve of the heel, considering the texture of the suede. The subtle perforations, those tiny holes forming delicate patterns—were they meticulously planned or born from a moment of spontaneous creativity? I've often wondered this when I work, how much of the process comes through intuition rather than design? The shoe reminds me of a Agnes Martin grid—restrained, yet full of feeling. It's a quiet object, but the details speak volumes about craftsmanship, about a dedication to form and function. It makes me consider the intimate relationship between the wearer and the shoe—the support, the movement, the stories they carry with them.