DL005 — LEOPARD GEMSTONE FLAT 2019–2020 ARCHIVE 001 ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT SAMPLE 1 OF 1 ONE ORIGINAL PROTOTYPE AVAILABLE FOR ACQUISITION
DL005 represents an early footwear study from Duarte Lateef, developed around an elongated custom last and a sharply extended pointed toe.
The design combines black leather, leopard-pattern material and gemstone hardware—elements that would later become part of the evolving Duarte Lateef design vocabulary.
This example is the single original development prototype offered from the Duarte Lateef Archive in its existing condition. Only one prototype is available. Once acquired, this original specification will not be reproduced.
OBJECT: DL005 CATEGORY: Women’s Footwear DEVELOPED: 2019–2020 STATUS: Original Development Prototype EDITION: 1 of 1 Archive Sample AVAILABILITY: 1 original prototype available SIZE: EU 37 MATERIALS: Black leather / leopard-pattern upper / gemstone ornament CONDITION: Brand-new development sample, never worn. Used only for visual/reference purposes, with slight light scuffing to the soles from floor contact during handling and photography. PROVENANCE: Duarte Lateef Design Archive REPRODUCTION STATUS: Original specification retired
