Nicholas Kirkwood

Shoe whiz Nicholas Kirkwood gabbed with The Daily about his designs making it into the awards show circuit, his musical past, and more…

Last night London was inundated with the biggest faces in fashion, as the British Fashion Awards took place at London Coliseum. The 300 members of the British Fashion Council decided upon which 16 lucky nominees would take home awards. The BFC is made up of influential editors, tastemakers, and stylists and the BFA is their annual event to fête this year’s noteworthy crop of industry talents.

It’s been quite a busy year for shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood, most recently thanks to LVMH snapping up a majority stake of the designer’s label last month. So when The Dailycaught up with him in a gallery space on Paris’ Rue de Vauvilliers we weren’t surprised to hear that the Brit’s new collection was based on a far-off locale like Morocco. Dreaming of vacation much? What ensued was an inspiring mix of neon raffia flats, wedges, and heels. Plus, a little bit of Seventies inspiration, zig zag lightning bolt designs, and lacy stilettos.
BY PAIGE REDDINGER

It’s that time again…The Daily Summer returns with our special fall fashion issue featuring Francisco Costa, Nicholas Kirkwood, and Rebecca Minkoff. Plus: Hilarity ensues when we interview the house that ate the Hamptons!

WHAT: Nicholas Kirkwood Lace-Mesh and Leather Sandals…WHY: If you’re in need of an excuse to hit the town and gallivant until the wee hours? Behold these Nicholas Kirkwood lace-mesh and leather sandals. They’re an instantly glam means of gussying up an outfit, replete with handcrafted 4.5-inch heels and elasticated suede slingbacks to keep your pieds in check. Lace to lust over, non?…AVAILABLE: $950, Net-a-Porter.com…

WHAT: Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem T-Strap Platforms

WHY: If there was ever an “it” shoe for Spring, this was surely it. Nicholas Kirkwood’s groovy platforms are vintage revisited in vibrant color and fabric combos like these pastel, floral, and pink heels. These stompers are sure to make a statement as you slip into your summer vibe.

WHAT: Nicholas Kirkwood Metallic Leather Slippers…WHY: Celebrate our 10th Anniversary with color popping pink (it’s our fave)! It’s as if Nicholas Kirkwood designed them just for our birthday, right? The metallic slippers contrast a mirror-like pink leather with light-rose trims. The bubblegum hue may inevitably capture the attention of fashion week photogs and garner a compliment or two from fellow chicettes in the process…AVAILABLE: $$710, Net-a-Porter.com…

Following in the footsteps of Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin, Nicholas Kirkwood has ventured into outfitting the soles of men. We first caught wind of the plans for the new menswear line back in October, when Kirkwood broke the news to us about the future launch.