Nicholas Kirkwood


Nicholas Matthew Schneidau Kirkwood is a British footwear designer. He lives in Bethnal Green, London.

Early life

Nicholas Matthew Schneidau Kirkwood was born in July 1980. He learned the craft of shoemaking at London-based Cordwainers College.

Career

Kirkwood formed his eponymous British brand in 2004, together with his business partner Christopher Suarez. In 2013, LVMH acquired a majority stake in his company for an undisclosed sum. Kirkwood’s collections are distributed in 150 leading department and specialty stores around the world as well as three flagship stores in London, New York and Las Vegas.
In 2010, Kirkwood succeeded Jonathan Saunders as creative director of Milan-based fashion house Pollini. He left the company in 2014.

Recognition

Kirkwood has twice been named Accessories Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, and in 2013 became the first Accessories Designer to be awarded the British Fashion Council/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund.

Awards