SERGIO ROSSI has collaborated with Chinese artist Peng Wei on a collection of boots made out of rice paper. Not designed to be worn, the pieces pay homage to one of China's time-honoured art forms.
Taking the designer's signature Chelsea boot as a starting point, Wei has created eight unique designs - all hand-painted with traditional Chinese symbols and patterns. The artworks will be on display in the Sergio Rossi Paris boutique from today until October 21 to coincide with the FIAC - Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain - Paris' annual contemporary art festival.
The store is celebrating the artistic collaboration with an in-store cocktail reception tonight, hosted by Wei; Francesco Russo, creative director or Sergio Rossi; and Christophe Melard, Sergio Rossi's CEO and President.
Sergio Rossi's Paris store can be found on Rue du Faubourg Sant Honore. Click through the gallery on the left for a preview.
19 October 2012 Sarah Karmali
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/10/19/sergio-rossi-peng-wei-collaboration---rice-paper-boots-artwork
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