New Shoe Guru!? Nicholas Kirkwood

 This January Nicholas Kirkwood became the first accessories designer to win the BFC/VogueDesigner Fashion Fund, beating out ready-to-wear designers like Mary Katrantzou and Peter Pilotto. Now, the New York Post is crowning him the “new Manolo.”  {WOW!!!} 

Kirkwood's new collection is full of a playful mixture of traditional, really luxurious materials {python, lace, suede and furs}. I love the innovation in the design of his shoes and from what I've seen, I could definitely see him stepping into that title. See a few of my faves below...

Check them out!!



Fierce!



Super chic



Love the curved heel



 

Love these!



H-O-T right!? You can see more of these fab shoes along with a cool Q&A with Fashionista here 

New Shoe Designer: Sophia Webster

Check out this new shoe designer on the rise.  Here name is Sophia Webster.  She has lived the path thus far, that fashion designer students dream of.

Sophia graduated from the Royal College of Art and started working with Nicholas Kirkwood for 2 years as his first ever assistant.  He mentored her and helped her launch her shoe collection {below}, which has already been picked up by Saks, Neiman Marcus, Net-a-Porter, Bergdorf, Harvey Nichols & Colette and more! 

Wow! This Chick is well on her way!  Check her collection below…thoughts??

Fashionista