London – In honour of his eponymous label’s ten year anniversary, British
designer Nicholas Kirkwood has marked the occasion with a special capsule
collection he describes as completely self-indulgent – and a little steep
in price.
Entitled ‘Back to the Future,’ the capsule collection was inspired by
favourite items from his childhood, such as arcade games, toys, films and
television shows from the 1980s. The resulting shoes are a culmination of
vibrant neon colors, sparkly geometrical forms and pixelated patterns and
have names like Neon City, Fast Car, Back to the Sneaker, Pac Man
and Millennium City. The shoes silhouettes are based on a series of
Kirkwood’s styles from over the past ten years, showcasing his bold
and graphic aesthetic and feature his signature platform.
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“I want these shoes to exist, to be the way I wanted them to be. It’s 100
percent a creative project and I was completely free with it. I’m not here
to sell a whole load of them,” explained Kirkwood to WWD, whilst comparing
the range to couture collections. Prices for footwear, which come in large
cardboard boxes similar to children’s action figures, are set to range
between 2,700 US dollars and 6,900 US dollars. (1,750 pounds to 4,475
pounds).
‘Back to the Future’ will be officially unveiled during a presentation this
Saturday during London Fashion Week. The sci-fi footwear will be produced
in limited numbers for customers who pre-order at Kirkwood’s pop-up
store set to open in Selfridges on September 20, and sold through trunk
shows and pop-ups round the world, including Bergdorf Goodman and Level
Shoe District The designer himself is set to make personal appearances at a
number of the shops over the next few months.
The capsule collection also includes a range of small accessories such as
iPhone cases and tote bags, as Kirkwood is keen to expand his product range
in the future to include jewelry, leather goods and eyewear following the
majority investment by LVMH in the label two years ago. “There is a whole
world of accessories which I would love to do,” he added.
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