A system, not a choice

In ANIMA ORIGIN, materials are not simply options. They are levels of access. Each skin belongs to a specific material universe, defined by rarity, processing, and expressive intensity.
It's not about adding. It's about entering.

  • Luxury Essential — the essence

    Calfskin and Suede represent the point of origin. Two iconic materials, selected for their balance, purity, and versatility. They are the foundation upon which everything takes shape. The initial grammar of the ANIMA language.

  • Premium Textures - depth

    Nappa leather, “DOLLARO” effect leather, and “CROCODILE” effect leather introduce a superior level of material complexity. Here, the leather evolves: it becomes softer, more textured, more three-dimensional. These are textures that add character without excess. A natural evolution for those seeking a more defined presence.

  • Fashion Textures — the expression

    Crackle, Glossy Laminate and "DOLLARO" effect Glossy Laminate belong to a bolder territory. Matter becomes visual language.
    It reflects, breaks, transforms. Here the sneaker no longer just follows a shape.
    It interprets it. It is the level of declared identity.

  • Hero Luxury — the exception

    Printed pony hair is not simply a material. It’s a choice. Rare, sensory, impossible to replicate identically, it represents the pinnacle of ANIMA's research. It’s not for everyone. And that’s precisely the point.

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  • Luxury Essential — the essence

    Calfskin and Suede represent the point of origin. Two iconic materials, selected for their balance, purity, and versatility. They are the foundation upon which everything takes shape. The initial grammar of the ANIMA language.

  • Premium Textures - depth

    Nappa leather, “DOLLARO” effect leather, and “CROCODILE” effect leather introduce a superior level of material complexity. Here, the leather evolves: it becomes softer, more textured, more three-dimensional. These are textures that add character without excess. A natural evolution for those seeking a more defined presence.

  • Fashion Textures — the expression

    Crackle, Glossy Laminate and "DOLLARO" effect Glossy Laminate belong to a bolder territory. Matter becomes visual language.
    It reflects, breaks, transforms. Here the sneaker no longer just follows a shape.
    It interprets it. It is the level of declared identity.

  • Hero Luxury — the exception

    Printed pony hair is not simply a material. It’s a choice. Rare, sensory, impossible to replicate identically, it represents the pinnacle of ANIMA's research. It’s not for everyone. And that’s precisely the point.

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Tier 0 - Luxury Essential

  • Calfskin (Full grain / high quality)

    Purity, precision, control. Calfskin is the essence of leather in its most balanced form.
    Smooth, compact, precise: it reflects light evenly and gives a clean, contemporary, understated image.

    Technical definition

    Full-grain leather retains its natural grain and is treated with minimal finishing, which is why it is considered among the most prized.

    Main characteristics

    • Feel: full, elastic, stable
    • Look: premium, natural, iconic
    • Durability: excellent (beautiful patina)
    • Ideal use: Surface, reinforcements, main construction

    Usage notes (ANIMA artisan)

    • It is the "perfect" leather for a luxury daily-use sneaker.

    It reacts very well to cutting and stitching (high precision), as well as hot stamping (Origin Essence)

  • Suede

    Velvety depth, silent elegance. A surface that absorbs light and gently reflects it.

    Suede is a living material: soft, enveloping, almost impalpable. It gives the sneaker a discreet yet sophisticated presence, made of nuances and movement.

    Technical definition

    Leather with a "velvety" surface obtained by processing the inner side (flesh split), then buffed to create a soft, matte feel (suede effect).

    Main characteristics

    • Feel: velvety, warm, sophisticated
    • Look: matte, deep, luxury casual
    • Ideal use: large and continuous surfaces, where the material can express itself without interruption (Surface, Direction, and Balance)

    Usage notes (ANIMA craftsman)

    • Excellent for elegant chromatic contrasts
    • Requires attention to stains/liquids (improved with protection)
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Tier 1 - Premium texture

  • Nappa (Soft Full-Grain)

    Absolute softness. Sensorial luxury. Nappa is a caress.

    Soft, fluid, naturally luminous: it follows movement without resistance, adapting to the form with spontaneous elegance.

    Technical definition

    “Nappa” leather = very soft leather, with a light finish (often full-grain) designed to maintain natural touch and flexibility.

    Main characteristics

    • Feel: very soft, silky
    • Look: clean, elegant, contemporary
    • Comfort: very high (quickly adapts to the foot)
    • Ideal use: premium inserts (in particular, suitable for Movement and Balance)

    Usage notes (ANIMA craftsman)

    • Perfect for “quiet” luxury
    • Requires attention to wear if used for the main surface (Surface); may appear “creased”

  • "DOLLARO" effect leather

    Urban energy, contemporary luxury. A lively, irregular, moving surface.
    Dollaro print leather interprets luxury in a contemporary key: less formal, more dynamic.

    Technical definition
    "Dollaro" (in leather goods/footwear jargon) indicates a pronounced and regular grain, with a bold and contemporary look ("pebbled/grained" effect).

    Main characteristics

    • Feel: full, textured
    • Look: strong, urban-luxury
    • Ideal use: Surface / main areas if you want character; premium inserts to stand out

    Notes (ANIMA Artisan)

    • Very suitable for everyday use: it conceals micro-scratches well
    • Makes the sneaker more "tactile" and three-dimensional

    used to introduce movement and depth into the sneaker's surfaces

  • "CROCODILE" effect leather

    Technical Definition

    Natural leather subjected to high-pressure embossing to reproduce a crocodile-skin-inspired pattern.

    The hammering and depth of the pattern create a three-dimensional, rich, and dynamic surface.

    Key Features

    • Visual and tactile three-dimensionality → each embossment creates light and shadow
    • High resistance → more compact structure compared to smooth leathers
    • Strong identity → each piece becomes immediately recognizable
    • Material elegance → balance between naturalness and construction

    Usage Notes (ANIMA artisan)

    • Perfect for Soul Signature and iconic details
    • To be used judiciously: it immediately looks "editorial fashion"

    Each cut, each positioning of the design is decided manually, to ensure visual balance and continuity between the different parts of the sneaker.

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Tier 2- Fashion texture

  • "CRACKLE" effect leather (Gold - Silver distressed/crackled foil leather)

    Technical Definition

    Leather finished with metallic lamination (foil) and subsequent processing to achieve a crackled / "distressed" effect, i.e., controlled micro-fractures of the foil. The goal is a non-uniform, deliberately irregular texture, with a material and artistic aesthetic.

    Key Features

    • Look: laminated gold with fractures and aesthetic imperfections (patina effect)
    • Handfeel: more structured than traditional nappa/calfskin
    • Visual impact: very high, immediately luxury/editorial
    • Sensation: more "artwork" than "material"
    • Photographic rendering: excellent (captures light, creates depth)

    Notes (ANIMA artisan)

    Each cut is manually oriented to harmonize texture variations and maintain visual balance overall.

    • The micro-fractures are not defects: they are part of the process and make each creation unique.
    • Ideal with clean stitching and elegant proportions.

  • Glossy laminated deer skin with "DOLLAR" effect

    Liquid light, textured character.

    Technical definition

    Deerskin, naturally soft and fibrous, subjected to a milling process to obtain the typical "dollar" grain, and then finished with a glossy surface lamination.

    This treatment combines structural flexibility and brilliance, maintaining the leather's three-dimensionality.

    Main features

    • Dynamic sheen → non-uniform reflections due to the grain
    • Pronounced texture → visible and tactile dollar effect
    • High softness → typical of deerskin
    • Strong visual impact → material as the protagonist, not incidental

    Usage notes (ANIMA artisan)

    • Ideal if you want an immediate "one of one" effect
    • Perfect for inserts (Soul Signature, Balance and Movement)

  • Gloss Laminated

    Pure reflection, essential elegance.

    Technical Definition
    Natural leather (generally calfskin) finished with a glossy surface lamination process, achieved through the application of high-gloss transparent films or finishes.

    The result is a smooth, uniform, and reflective surface with a high degree of luminosity and protection.

    Key Features

    • Uniform sheen → continuous and clean mirror effect
    • Smooth surface → absence of pronounced grain
    • High visual definition → enhances shapes and construction
    • Surface protection → increased resistance to marks and external agents

    Usage Notes (ANIMA artisan)

    • Perfect for surfaces with strong visual impact and great aesthetic precision.

    ANIMA uses it to emphasize lines, volumes, and proportions, transforming light into a design element.

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Tier 3 Hero Luxury

Printed Hair-on Hide

Living material. Bold expression.

Technical definition.

Bovine leather with hair (hair-on hide), processed while maintaining the natural surface of the coat and subsequently subjected to surface printing to apply patterns or graphic motifs.

The base retains the leather's structure, while the short hair creates a soft and directional texture.

Key features

  • Strong identity → each piece is unique
  • Look: statement, editorial, high-fashion
  • Ideal use: Surface / Balance / "hero" details

Usage notes (ANIMA artisan)

  • Should be used in protected areas to preserve the pattern over time

Connection

Premium Flat Cotton Laces

Available in five selected shades, they are designed to
harmonize with the various leathers and finishes of the ANIMA Material Library:

  • White – essential, bright and timeless.
  • Ecru – warm, natural and refined.
  • Black – bold, elegant and versatile.
  • Burgundy – intense, sophisticated and distinctive.
  • Grey – modern, balanced and discreet.

Specifications

  • Material: Premium quality cotton
  • Construction: Flat woven lace
  • Width: 10 mm
  • Available colors: White, Ecru, Black, Burgundy, Grey
  • Distinctive name: Connection

ANIMA created this system...

Not to create distance. But to add value. Each level tells a different way of experiencing the material: from purity to depth, from expression to exception. It's a journey. And every choice is a step into something more exclusive.

The result

You're not customizing a sneaker. You're defining your level of access to the ANIMA universe.

Color note (valid for all materials)

All ANIMA leathers are selected and managed to allow for broad chromatic freedom, from timeless classics to the most editorial special colours. The combination of materials is not merely an aesthetic pairing: it is an act of identity.

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