Kobi Levi: Shoe maker ex·tra·or·di·naire

Kobi Levi graduated from an Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. Collaborating with both Israeli and international companies, Kobi is currently working on his women shoe line in Tel-Aviv, Israel. He has designed commercial footwear in both Italy, China and Brazil. His ideas are beyond unique, extravagant and one of a kind. And quite frankly-hilarious.

"In my artistic footwear design the shoe is my canvas. The trigger to create a new piece comes when an idea, a concept and/or an image comes to mind. The combination of the image and footwear creates a new hybrid and the design/concept comes to life. The piece is a wearable sculpture. It is "alive" with/out the foot/body"

His pieces are all hand made and crafted in his very own studio. Kobi says the most challenging part to the technical development is the key to bring the design to life in the best way. In my opinion, he nails it on the head. His craft is beautifully executed and his designs are mind blowing and carefree.

Blonde Ambition 

Olive Oyl

                                                      

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Sling Shot

Mallard

Slide Heel

Tulip 

Rocking Chair

My favorite, the Chewing gum shoe, would be so fun to sport around Downtown Portland! Some are functional, some are more artsy, and all of them are creative and fun. I can't wait to see what else he comes up with. Follow Kobi h e r e.

xox