"Footwear is the unique object that can change the mood, as well as the stride and posture, of the wearer. That's why focusing on the foot's anatomy, rhythm and movement, is so vital to footwear design,” says SANGMIN PARK, founder of 4CCCCEES.
After graduating from the Royal College of Art in London with a master’s degree in Footwear Design, and subsequently working for renowned fashion houses such as Alexander McQueen and becoming head designer at United Nude, Korean-born Sang-Min Park decided to set up her own label in 2019. Seeking to merge comfort with a fashion-forward aesthetic, 4CCCCEES brings a new dimension to the industry, pushing the boundaries of materiality and form thanks to innovation in technology and manipulation.
Sang-Min Park set up 4CCCCEES with four guiding principles: Confidence | Comfort | Contemporary | Curiosity
The four C’s outline Park’s personal mission to bring something new to the footwear market and showcase the cutting-edge of design through her work. Through her curiosity, she has merged a contemporary aesthetic with comfort, empowering and bringing confidence to those who wear them.
Confidence
Comfort
Contemporary
Curiosity
ABOUT OUR NEW AW24 COLLECTION
GET TO KNOW WHAT INSPIRED IT
SPRING SUMMER 2025
Drawing from 4CCCCEES’ signature philosophy – where internal structures and functional fidelity are celebrated – the SS25 collection explores the artistry of handcrafted techniques such as paper-folding, smocking, and carving. From these processes have emerged new shapes and textures that elevate familiar forms into compelling, original designs.
INSPIRATION
I focus on formulating functional elements into visual or tactile impressions and look for these elements that are in constant motion. It is perhaps no surprise that nature is often a big part of the inspiration, as it continuously evolves, changes and attracts, either it is instant or gradual. I observe and try to understand its logic and find beauty in it; the result being, a functional, poetic and playful collection.
DETAILS
Celebrating tactile richness and vibrant colours, the collection’s palette reflects the shades of summer. Grounded in timeless hues of black, white, and metallic champagne, the designs are further enlivened by playful pops of yellow, cobalt– perfectly echoing the brightness of the season.