The various shoes shown below were made over the last two semesters. I focused on creating fun and unique shapes while pushing the boundaries of what shoes could be and how they can function. To see more of my work and progress videos, you can check out my instagram at @jwolfschmidt.
10" Stilt Shoes, 2022. Goat Skin, Recycled knit, wood
10" Stilt Shoes 2, 2022. Goat Skin, Recycled knit, wood
Bird Embroidery Shoe, 2023. Recycled Denim, Goat Skin, embroidery floss, various beads
Bird Embroidery Shoe 2, 2023. Recycled Denim, Goat Skin, embroidery floss, various beads
Grey and Magenta Boots With Platform, 2023. Cow Skin, wood
My design combines wearability and conceptuality at the same time. You can wear the platform with the boots or remove it and wear the boots by itself.
Grey and Magenta Boots, 2023. Cow Skin, wood
Jackie Schmidt is a found materials fashion designer and shoe creator from Los Angeles, California. She is currently studying at the Art Institute of Chicago and focuses on creating sustainable materials garments and shoe design. She enjoys creating shoes that push the boundaries of what shoes could be, while using bold colors and unique shapes that will make heads turn when entering into a room.