With gleaming credentials as a Central Saint Martins alumnus and several accolades from institutions such as the British Fashion Awards and the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, British footwear designer Nicholas Kirkwood has his work cut out for him. Since launching his brand in 2005, Kirkwood has made gallant strides in women's footwear, marrying exemplary technique and unconventional materials in his design. From boots to mules to, now, sustainable footwear, Kirkwood's interpretation of the female form in footwear is clean and elegant, remaining timeless but carrying a modern twist.