Nicholas Kirkwood

A chance meeting with renowned milliner, Philip Treacy on a skiing trip propelled Nicholas Kirkwood into fashion aristocracy. While working as an apprentice with Treacy, Kirkwood lodged with the legendary Isabella Blow and has continued to work with the most innovative designers such as Roksanda Illincic, Erdem, Louise Gray and Manish Arora. With a penchant for using extravagant materials, collections have included python, shaved stingray to rubberised leather. Crane.tv met Kirkwood at his studio to catch a glimpse of his notorious statement shoes and find out what makes the British Fashion Award winner tick. Address: 5B Mount Street, London, W1K 3NE. www.nicholaskirkwood.com