Threads of Sun

Match Studio | El Corte Inglés

Role: I was responsible for all thread setups in Houdini and contributed to the look development team. Below is a selection of my look development explorations.

A tribute to tradition and summer’s lightness. El Corte Inglés commissioned this project to showcase one of their most iconic products — the handmade espadrille heel.
Woven thread by thread from natural fiber, it blends artisanal heritage with innovative comfort.  Through this 3D piece, we translate the slow rhythm of craftsmanship into digital poetry — preserving the warmth of each gesture, the texture of each fiber, and the golden simplicity of the sun.

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Credits

Client: El Corte Inglés
Directed & produced: Mach Studio
Creative Director: Rafael Merino
Technical Director: Víctor Llorente
Art Direction:  Rafael Merino, Evelin Meiriño, Joao Lucas
Houdini Artist: Darío Muñoz
3D Animation: Joao Lucas
3D Modelling: Joseph Wall
Sound Design: Noizlab

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