Nicholas Kirkwood

Nicholas Kirkwood (born in 1980) is a British Footwear Designer.

Career

Kirkwood studied fine art at Central Saint Martins and later learned the craft of shoemaking at Cordwainers College. He founded his eponymous shoe brand in 2004 and together with business partner Christopher Suarez, gained the attention of press and buyers for his signature sculptural shoes. His collections are currently distributed in 150 leading department and specialty stores around the world as well as three flagship stores in London, New York[1] and Las Vegas.[2]

Among other recognitions, Kirkwood has twice been named Accessories Designer of the year at the British Fashion awards,[3] and this year, became the first Accessories Designer to be awarded the British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund.[4]

Awards

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2005

References

  1. ↑ West, Hattie. "American Boy", Vogue, New York, 1 September 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Strugatz, Rachel. "Nicholas Kirkwood Opens in Las Vegas", WWD, New York, 20 May 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  3. ↑ Barnett, Leisa. "Nicholas Kirkwood Wins Accessory Designer", Elle, London, 11 February 2013.
  4. ↑ Mower, Sarah. "London Calling: Kirkwood Wins the BFC British Vogue Designer Fashion Fund", Vogue, London, 29 January 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  5. ↑ Chilvers, Simon. "Why Nicholas Kirkwood is a worthy winner of the Vogue fashion fund prize", The Guardian, 30 January 2013.
  6. ↑ Smith Popp, Regina. "Designer of the Year", WWD, 28 November 2011.

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