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Nicholas Kirkwood

Designer, Nicholas Kirkwood

Known for crafting sculptural heels with unusual materials, he has emerged at the forefront of fashion footwear in just a few years.

Nicholas Kirkwood
Luxury

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture

The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.

Luxury

Hedi Slimane to Join Céline, Launch Men’s and Couture

The designer will start February 1 and expand the LVMH-owned label’s offering into menswear, couture and fragrance.


Retail

Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies

The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.

Retail

Nicholas Kirkwood Launches In-Store Creative Residencies

The footwear brand is opening the doors of its Mount Street store for creative partnerships and pop ups over the next year.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Inside LVMH's Executive Reshuffle

BoF speaks to the key players — Sidney Toledano, Pietro Beccari and Pierre-Yves Roussel — in the luxury group's CEO shakeup.


Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.

Financial Markets

How to Sell a Fashion Brand

Founders aiming to sell a stake in their company must be able to answer a series of critical questions.


Financial Markets

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein

It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?

Financial Markets

Evaluating Raf Simons’ First Year at Calvin Klein

It’s been one year since Raf Simons took creative control of Calvin Klein. Is it working?


News & Analysis

Nicholas Kirkwood Dips Into Handbags With Bulgari

The collaboration is Kirkwood's first since his brand was acquired in 2013 by LVMH — the same parent company as Bulgari — and represents an opportunity to expand into accessories beyond footwear.

News & Analysis

Nicholas Kirkwood Dips Into Handbags With Bulgari

The collaboration is Kirkwood's first since his brand was acquired in 2013 by LVMH — the same parent company as Bulgari — and represents an opportunity to expand into accessories beyond footwear.


News & Analysis

Mother of Pearl and Palmer Harding Win the 2017 BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund

The organisation decided to “spread the benefit” of the prize to two labels this year.

News & Analysis

Mother of Pearl and Palmer Harding Win the 2017 BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund

The organisation decided to “spread the benefit” of the prize to two labels this year.


News & Analysis

Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London

Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.

News & Analysis

Gala for the 4th Annual #BoF500 Brings Together Fashion’s Power Players in London

Fashion insiders from 27 countries celebrated the BoF 500 at a gala dinner at the London Edition hotel, with support by QIC Global Real Estate.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | J. Lindeberg Founder Returns, Pomellato Names CEO, Refinery29 Taps CCO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Maxim Names Editor, Nicholas Kirkwood CEO Exits, Cartier Appoints CEO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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