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FENG CHEN WANG X CONVERSE JACK PURCELL

Pair of Sneakers
2021 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Feng Chen Wang x Converse Jack Purcell sneakers interprets the Chinese characters of the designer’s name ‘Wang Feng Chen’ (王逢陳) and deconstructs each character as a pattern piece that embodies the silhouette.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sneakers
  • Sneakers
TitleFENG CHEN WANG X CONVERSE JACK PURCELL (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Leather, rubber
Brief description
Pair of sneakers, leather and rubber, designed by Feng Chen Wang for Converse Jack Purcell, made in China, 2021
Physical description
This pair of ankle-length leather sneakers with rubber soles is unisex. Large Chinese characters that spell out the designer’s name ‘王逢陳’ are layered on the nubuck leather upper; while her English name, ‘Feng Chen Wang’ is printed on the back.
Dimensions
  • Shoe size: 9.5 (men)
  • Shoe size: 11 (women)
  • Height: 14.5cm
  • Length: 30cm
  • Insole length: 27.5cm
  • Shoe size: 8.5 (Note: UK)
  • Shoe size: 43 (Note: EUR)
Production typeLimited edition
Summary
The Feng Chen Wang x Converse Jack Purcell sneakers interprets the Chinese characters of the designer’s name ‘Wang Feng Chen’ (王逢陳) and deconstructs each character as a pattern piece that embodies the silhouette.
Collection
Accession number
FE.3:1, 2-2023

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Record createdAugust 12, 2022
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