{"id":1808,"date":"2023-05-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/news\/interview-with-christopher-pin-aka-haute-hero\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:10:51","slug":"interview-with-christopher-pin-aka-haute-hero","status":"publish","type":"snkr_news","link":"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/en\/news\/interview-with-christopher-pin-aka-haute-hero\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview mit Christopher Pin aka. Haute Hero"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"\">Wir freuen uns ein Interview zu teilen, welches wir mit Christopher Pin aka. <em id=\"\">Haute Hero<\/em> gef\u00fchrt haben. Christopher ist ein Modedesigner und Toy Artist aus New York, USA. Mit seinen Miniatur-Sneakern m\u00f6chte er Spa\u00df und Spiel zur\u00fcck in das manchmal zu ernstgenommene Fashion Game zur\u00fcckbringen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">Seine Liebingsmodelle fertigt er in Handarbeit und kleinen Auflagen. Er arbeitet aber auch im Auftrag an kompletten Outfits im Westentaschenformat. Im folgenden Interview haben wir ihn zu seiner Vorgehensweise befragt und auch ein paar klassische Sneakerhead Fragen gestellt.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Hallo! Wer bist Du? <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Mein Name ist Christopher Pin und ich bin ein Designer und Toy Artist.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/646db873db16d1aa46b8f05b_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-opener-1-1.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wie bist Du auf die Idee gekommen, Turnschuh-Miniaturen zu bauen?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Ich war ein Designer, der darum k\u00e4mpfte, seine Bekleidungsmarke auf den Weg zu bringen, als ich Sammlerpuppen im Ma\u00dfstab 1:6 entdeckte. Sie sahen realistisch und doch k\u00fcnstlerisch aus, und da wurde mir klar, dass ich meine eigenen Puppen anpassen k\u00f6nnte, um meine Bekleidungslinie zu bewerben. <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">Zuerst benutzte ich Turnschuhe aus Plastik, die ich bei ebay gekauft hatte, aber sie waren schwer anzuziehen und f\u00fchlten sich an wie eine schlechte Halloween-Maske. Dann beauftragte mich ein Kunde, ein Paar Star-Wars-Lederstiefel im Ma\u00dfstab 1:6 anzufertigen, die so gut ankamen, dass ich dazu inspiriert wurde, einen Air Jordan 1 zu machen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bbca65df99d00ab39f677_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-9.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Bist Du auch sonst ein Sneaker-Liebhaber?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Bevor ich Toy-Artist wurde, war ich Designer f\u00fcr Herrenmode bei Converse. Dort habe ich eine Leidenschaft f\u00fcr Sneaker entwickelt. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Mit welchem Modell hast Du angefangen? <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Der erste Schuh, den ich entwickelt habe, war ein Anakin Skywalker-Stiefel f\u00fcr einen Kunden in Gro\u00dfbritannien. Er wurde aus echtem, handgef\u00e4rbtem Leder hergestellt und hatte eingebaute Magnete. Sie halfen der Figur, sich auf einem Metallsockel zu befestigen &#8211; das war genial. &nbsp;\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644ba901ade330426eca21bd_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-11.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wie gehst Du bei deiner Arbeit vor? <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Ich beginne mit einer groben Skizze des Turnschuhs oder der Puppe, zu der ich mich inspirieren lasse. Dann fertige ich einen Prototyp an, um die Passform und das Aussehen mit Hilfe von Musselin-Stoff zu optimieren. Schlie\u00dflich fertige ich die komplette Figur und die Kleidung aus den echten Materialien an. &nbsp;\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644ba9741e0b7447e68c99c1_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-10.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Welche Ausr\u00fcstung brauchst Du daf\u00fcr?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Schere, Laserschneider und N\u00e4hmaschine.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644ba9ec42369da07af793bb_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-19.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wo hast Du das gelernt?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Ich habe Modedesign studiert, aber ich habe mir den Umgang mit einer Lasergravurmaschine in meinem \u00f6rtlichen Makerspace selbst beigebracht.\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Braucht man das 1:1 Original Modell um eine Sneaker-Miniatur davon herzustellen?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Das h\u00e4ngt davon ab, wie ikonisch der Schuh ist. Wenn er so popul\u00e4r ist wie ein Air Jordan 1, dann hilft das wirklich, obwohl ich keinen hatte, als ich meinen ersten AJ1 gemacht habe. \u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644baa061e79bfb208334217_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-12.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wenn ja, was machst Du, wenn Du den Sneaker nicht hast?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Modezeitschriften und Online-Recherche. Es ist wichtig, online Bilder mit den richtigen Proportionen auszuw\u00e4hlen, bevor man sie verwendet.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644baa33b028cc756a019584_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-5.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Woher bekommst Du die Materialien. Macht es Sinn das 1:1 Modell zu zerschneiden?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Ich beziehe meine echten Ledermaterialien aus spezialisierten Gesch\u00e4ften im New Yorker Bekleidungsviertel und online. Die Herausforderung besteht darin, ein \u00e4hnliches Material mit geringem Gewicht zu finden, da das Original normalerweise zu dick ist.\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644baa481a747726110f69e3_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-7.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Gibt es ein Modell, das nicht in Miniaturform reproduziert werden kann?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Ich glaube daran, dass alles m\u00f6glich ist.\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wie gehst Du mit &#8222;Kleinteilen&#8220; um, m\u00fcssen die mit einem 3D-Drucker produziert werden?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Da ich mich auf Sneaker aus echtem Leder spezialisiert habe, verwende ich die Laserschneidetechnik statt des 3D-Drucks. 3D-gedruckte Parts k\u00f6nnen schlecht verarbeitet aussehen, es sei denn, man ist ein digitaler Bildhauer und Maler. Das ist der Unterschied zwischen dem Modellieren von Ton und dem Drapieren von Mode. F\u00fcr mich ist es wichtig, dass sich die Mini-Sneaker weich und warm anf\u00fchlen und wie das echte Leder riechen &#8211; und nicht nur so aussehen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644baa66374bb7f79cf0958c_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-6.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wer sind Deine Kunden? <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Meine Kunden sind Sneakerheads, Designer, K\u00fcnstler und Puppenliebhaber. Sie kommen aus der ganzen Welt, vor allem aber aus der EU und Asien.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wie nehmen die Hersteller Deine Kunst auf, gab es mal jemanden, der damit nicht einverstanden war?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Die meisten Hersteller und Designer lieben, was ich mache, und wollen oft zusammenarbeiten. Als ich mein erstes virales Video hatte, kommentierte jemand: &#8222;Ich hasse ihn, weil er wie mein ehemaliger Chef aussieht.&#8220; Ich konnte nicht aufh\u00f6ren zu lachen. Hater treiben mich an.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Hast Du auch andere Kleidungsst\u00fccke in Miniaturform entworfen?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Ich habe alles entworfen, von Mini-Carpenter-Jeans und M\u00e4nteln bis hin zu kompletten Jedi-Outfits.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bab4925172da9b71659f9_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-8.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bab531e9e5a55ee55b8df_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-6.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644baa8f154c1571952e4481_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-1.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: An welcher Miniatur bist Du fast verzweifelt, weil sie so schwierig war?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Denim-Jeans neigen dazu, sich aufzul\u00f6sen, wenn man die R\u00e4nder nicht abdeckt, und ich besitze keine Abdeckstichmaschine. Es f\u00fchlte sich an, als w\u00fcrde ich Treibsand n\u00e4hen.\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644baaa57797c47972e9287f_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-20.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Gibt es zu den Schuhen auch eine passende Box und Einlegepapier?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Noch nicht, aber ich arbeite daran.\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wie verkaufst Du Deine Miniaturen?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Man kann meine Arbeiten \u00fcber meine Website <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hautehero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">www.hautehero.com<\/a> kaufen. Da ist auch meine neuste Kreation &#8222;Toe-Box&#8220; zu sehen, die jetzt online erh\u00e4ltlich ist.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644baaeb7797c4c04ae93994_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-7.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bab041e9e5ab87555530e_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-3.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bab0e2142350ad7138e0e_interview-haute-hero-christopher-pin-4.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: &#8222;Bring it back&#8220;&#8230;welcher Sneaker sollte wieder in einer Neuauflage erscheinen. <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Die Adidas Taekwondo-Schuhe sollten auf jeden Fall zur\u00fcckgebracht werden. Ich habe als Kind Kampfsportarten trainiert und erinnere mich, dass ich sie \u00fcberall getragen habe. Sie waren leicht und machten es m\u00f6glich, einem Bully einen Tritt ins Gesicht zu verpassen, wenn es n\u00f6tig war.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bac66ed88e16dae62b942_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-13.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Was tr\u00e4gst Du, wenn Du keine Turnschuhe tr\u00e4gst?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Merrell Wanderschuhe.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bac3ffd8dc8cfe9918dce_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-8.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Welchen Turnschuh hast Du zuletzt gekauft?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Klassische wei\u00dfe Air Force 1&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bac32fd8dc82ea1917f34_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-21.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Welchen Sneaker tr\u00e4gst Du jetzt gerade?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Adidas Slides, weil ich gerade von zu Hause aus arbeite.\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bac48fd8dc84f4b91976c_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-4.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Welchem Sneaker trauerst Du nach, d.h. welchen hast Du stehen lassen und dann bereut?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: LA Lights von LA Gear. Ich bereue es, dass ich als Kind kein Paar hatte.\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-video w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"padding-bottom:75%\" data-rt-type=\"video\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"\" data-rt-max-height=\"75%\" data-rt-dimensions=\"320:240\" data-page-url=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/822005012?share=copy\">\n<div id=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Wo k\u00f6nnen wir dich am besten finden und kontaktieren?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Am besten findest du mich auf Instagram <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/haute_hero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">@haute_hero <\/a>und TikTok <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hautehero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">@hautehero<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bbb6c81f7f3544de619b8_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-11.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Hast Du eine Lieblingsmusik, einen Lieblingsfilm oder eine Lieblingsserie, die Du Dir anh\u00f6rst oder ansiehst, eine Empfehlung?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Mein Lieblingsmusikgenre ist Retro-Synthwave, weil ich die Atmosph\u00e4re der 80er Jahre liebe.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bbb8281f7f3e794e6387d_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-12.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A: Vielen Dank f\u00fcr Deine Zeit, es war ein Vergn\u00fcgen, mit Dir zu sprechen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Danke, Alex, es war mir auch ein Vergn\u00fcgen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">__________________________<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">We are happy to share an interview we did with Christopher Pin aka. Haute Hero. Christopher is a fashion designer and toy artist from New York, USA. With his miniature sneakers he wants to bring fun and play back into the sometimes too serious fashion game.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">He makes his favorite models by hand and small editions. But he also works on commission to create complete outfits in vest pocket format. In the following interview we asked him about his manufacturing process and also a few classic sneakerhead questions.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Hello! Who are you? Please introduce yourself.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;My name is Christopher Pin and I am a Designer Toy artist<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;How did you get the idea to build sneaker miniatures?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;I was a designer struggling to get my clothing brand off the ground when I discovered 1:6 scale collectible dolls. They were realistic yet artistic looking and it made me realize I could customize my own dolls to promote my clothing line. At first I used plastic sneakers, bought on ebay, but it was hard to put on and felt like a bad halloween mask. Then a client commissioned me to make a pair of 1:6 scale leather Star Wars boots that came out so well it inspired me to make Air Jordan 1s.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Are you also otherwise a sneaker lover?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Before becoming a toy artist, I was a menswear designer for Converse. It was there that I developed a passion for sneakers. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Which model did you start with? Regarding your sneaker love and regarding your first miniature\u2026 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;The first shoe I developed was an Anakin Skywalker boot for a client in the UK. It was made out of genuine hand dyed leather and built in magnets. They helped the figure attach to a metal base &#8211; it was awesome. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;How do you proceed with your work building miniatures? From the idea or order to the finished mini sneaker?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;I start with a rough sketch of what sneaker or doll I am inspired to make. Then I make a prototype to get the fit and look right using muslin fabric. Finally I make the complete figure and clothing out of the real materials. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;What equipment do you need for this?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Shears, Laser Cutter, and Sewing machine<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Where did you learn that?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;I went to school for fashion design but taught myself how to use a Laser Engraving machine at my local maker space.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Do you need the 1:1 shoe for that in real life?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;It depends on how iconic the shoe is. If it is as popular as an Air Jordan 1 then it really helps although I didn\u2019t have one when I made my first AJ1. <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;If yes, what do you do if you do not have the shoe in the original?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Fashion Magazines and online research. It is important to choose online images with the right proportion before using them.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Where do you get the materials, can you use the material from the 1:1 model when you cut it up?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;I source my genuine leather materials from specialized stores in New York\u2019s garment district and online. The challenge is finding a similar material in light weight because the original is usually too thick.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Is there a model that can not be reproduced in miniature?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;I like to believe anything is possible.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;How do you deal with small parts, do you have to produce them in a 3D printer?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Because I specialize in real leather sneakers I use laser cutting technology instead of 3D printing. 3D printed uppers can look poorly finished unless you are a digital sculptor and painter. It\u2019s the difference between clay sculpting and fashion draping. To me it is important that mini sneakers feel soft, warm and smell like the real thing &#8211; not just look like it.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Who are your customers? Where do your customers come from?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;My customers are sneakerheads, designers, artists, and doll enthusiasts. They come from all over the world, but especially the EU and Asia.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;How do makers take your art, has there ever been anyone who disagreed with it?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Majority of makers and artists love what I do and often want to collaborate. When I had my first viral video someone commented \u201cI hate him because he looks like my former boss.\u201d I couldn\u2019t stop laughing. Haters fuel me. <\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Have you designed other clothing items in miniature?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;I\u2019ve designed everything from mini Carpenter Jeans and Coats to full Jedi outfits.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Which miniature did you almost despair over because it was so difficult?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Denim Jeans tend to unravel if you don\u2019t cover stitch the edges and I don\u2019t own a coverstitch machine. Felt like I was sewing quicksand.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Are there matching boxes and insert paper to go with the shoes?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Not yet but I am working to make that happen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;How do you sell your art?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">You can buy my work through my website www.hautehero.com. Check out my latest work \u201cToe-Box\u201d which is now available online.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Bring it back. Which sneaker should be retroed?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Adidas Taekwondo shoes should definitely be retroed. I trained martials arts as a kid and remember wearing them everywhere. They were lightweight and made it easy to spin kick a bully in the face if needed.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;What do you wear when you&#8217;re not wearing sneakers?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Merrell Hiking Shoes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Which sneaker did you buy last?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Classic White Air Force 1\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Which sneaker are you wearing right now?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Adidas Slides because I&#8217;m working from home right now.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Which sneaker do you mourn, i.e. which one did you leave standing and then regret?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;LA Lights by LA Gear. I regret not having a pair as a kid.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<strong id=\"\">\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Where can we find you, contact you best?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Best place to find me is on Instagram <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/haute_hero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">@haute_hero <\/a>and TikTok <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hautehero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">@hautehero<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Do you have a favorite music or movie or TV series you are listening to or watching, a recommendation?<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C:&nbsp;Favorite music genre is retro synthwave because I love 80\u2019s vibes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">A:&nbsp;Christopher, thank you for your time, it&#8217;s been a pleasure speaking with you.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">C: Thank you Alex it&#8217;s been a pleasure speaking with you as well.<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"\" class=\"w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\" style=\"max-width:1200px\" data-rt-type=\"image\" data-rt-align=\"fullwidth\" data-rt-max-width=\"1200px\">\n<div id=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sneaker.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/644bbb9a81f7f3cc92e65a3b_interview-christopher-pin-haute-hero-18.jpg\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p id=\"\">Fotos: <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/haute_hero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">@haute_hero<\/a>, ajkhunterSculpt, <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inigou\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">@inigou<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wir freuen uns ein Interview zu teilen, welches wir mit Christopher Pin aka. Haute Hero gef\u00fchrt haben. Christopher ist ein Modedesigner und Toy Artist aus New York, USA. Mit seinen Miniatur-Sneakern m\u00f6chte er Spa\u00df und Spiel zur\u00fcck in das manchmal zu ernstgenommene Fashion Game zur\u00fcckbringen. Seine Liebingsmodelle fertigt er in Handarbeit und kleinen Auflagen. 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