An apprenticeship under the legendary milliner Philip Treacy led
London-based shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood to introduce his
namesake line in 2005, out of a feeling that there was a void in
the market for shoes with the same couture quality as the hats
being produced by his mentor. His designs have quickly become
known for their architectural yet fluid forms and intricate
craftsmanship. Styles for both men and women employ high-grade
materials from devore satin and hand painted suede and leather
to python and shaved stingray.