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20 Innovative Nicholas Kirkwood Shoes

From Candy-Colored Pumps to Illuminated Heels

— October 27, 2011 — Fashion
Nicholas Kirkwood is a master of invention. The 31-year-old German shoe designer has created footwear for high end designers like Ghost, John Rocha, Erdem, Rodarte and Pollini. He was a finalist for the inaugural BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Award in 2010, and currently resides in London, England.

Nicholas Kirkwood does not design your typical, office-appropriate pumps. He is known for his inventive uses of fabrics like devoré satin, hand-printed suede and leather, degradé fabrics, python, shaved stingray, laser-cut mirror leather, cobra and rubberized leather.

In 2005, Kirkwood released his first footwear collection, which ended up earning him the Condé Nast Footwear News Vivan Infantino award in 2006 for emerging talent.

Check out these Nicholas Kirkwood designs to experience the brilliant work of a creator of fabulous and often shocking footwear.
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Strapped Spiraling Heels
Strapped Spiraling Heels
Twirl and Prance Around in These 'Bizarre' Satin Ankle Wrap Sandals
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Badass Beaded Platforms
Badass Beaded Platforms
The Nicholas Kirkwood AW11 Collection is Off the Chain
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Opulent Etched Heels
Opulent Etched Heels
Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2011 Line with Rodarte is Intricate & Chic
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Flower Power Printed Heels
Flower Power Printed Heels
The Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2010 Line is Full of Florals
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Psychedelic Granny Booties
Psychedelic Granny Booties
Multi-Colored High Heels by Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem
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Injured Models in Ads
Injured Models in Ads
Lara Stone with Ankle Wrap in Jean Paul Gaultier Spring ‘09
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Fancy Baroque Platforms
Fancy Baroque Platforms
Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Shoes Mix Old & New
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Candy-Colored Pumps
Candy-Colored Pumps
The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2012 Collection is Cute and Whimsical
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Nifty Neon Stilettos
Nifty Neon Stilettos
The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2010 Shoe Collection
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Melting Heels
Melting Heels
The Nicholas Kirkwood SS10 Shoe for Rodarte
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Shredded Gothic Fashion
Shredded Gothic Fashion
Death Valley- and Vulture-Inspired Rodarte Spring 2010 Collection
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Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals
Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals
The Nicholas Kirkwood Resort 2012 Collection is Beautifully Exotic
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Winged Stilettos
Winged Stilettos
Nickolas Kirkwood Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2008
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Crazy Cartooned Heels
Crazy Cartooned Heels
The 'Keith Haring' Shoe Line by Nicholas Kirkwood is Popping With Color
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Wonderland Stilettos
Wonderland Stilettos
Nicholas Kirkwood Haute Couture Shoes Are a Nod to the White Hare
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Feathered Footwear
Feathered Footwear
Nicholas Kirkwood Debuts His Spring 2010 Shoes at Roksanda Ilincic
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Kaleidoscopic Heels
Kaleidoscopic Heels
Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2010 Shoes Hit You With Killer Colors
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Illuminating Heels
Illuminating Heels
These Light-Up Stilettos From Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte Rock
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Jagged Crag Platforms
Jagged Crag Platforms
These London S/S 2010 Shoes Are Out of This World
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Chiseled Heels
Chiseled Heels
Nicholas Kirkwood's A/W Shoes are Artwork for Your Footsies
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