Nicholas Kirkwood

Background

Nicholas Matthew Schneidau Kirkwood was born in July 1980.

Education

Kirkwood studied fine art at Central Saint Martins and later learned the craft of shoemaking at Cordwainers College.

Career

His collections are currently distributed in 150 leading department and specialty stores around the world as well as three flagship stores in London, New York and Las Vegas. Among other recognitions, Kirkwood has twice been named Accessories Designer of the year at the British Fashion awards, and this year, became the first Accessories Designer to be awarded the British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund.

Achievements

• 2013 BFC & VOGUE DESIGNER FASHION FUND - Prize winner ELLE United Kingdom STYLE AWARD - Accessories Designer of the Year Award 2012 BRITISH FASHION AWARD - Accessories Designer of the Year Award ELLE United Kingdom STYLE AWARD - Accessories Designer of the Year Award 2011 CONDE NAST / FOOTWEAR NEWS - Designer of the Year 2010 BRITISH FASHION AWARD - Accessory Designer of the Year Award WGSN GLOBAL FASHION AWARD - Most Influential Designer - Accessories 2009 BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL: A/West 2009 - New General 2008 CONDE NAST / FOOTWEAR NEWS - Designer of the Year BRITISH FASHION AWARD - Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent - Accessories BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL - South/South 2009 - New General BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL - A/West 2008 - New General 2007 VOGUE ITALIA / ALTA ROMA - Who’s on Next Award for Accessory Designer 2005 CONDE NAST / FOOTWEAR NEWS - Vivian Infantino Award for Emerging Talent.

Connections

Partner:

Christopher Suarez