The new ‘power shoe’

Seductive, distinctive and aggressive- classic Nicholas Kirkwood. With a sultry patent architectural sole and a towering stiletto, these vertiginous heels are sure to get you noticed whether it is in a board meeting or at a dinner party. An enticing web of golden leather is pitted against smooth velvet edging towards a zip at the heel of the shoe. The fusion of these materials contorts this traditional feminine heel giving birth to the new ‘power shoe’ of the season, perfect for raising your game in the office.

It is clear that Kirkwood has approached his designs with a ‘no frills attached’ policy, dismissing feminine florals in favour of fierce geometric shapes. Angular lines and a metallic palette are offered in place of embellishment. “My heels are like modern architecture as opposed to Baroque” said Kirkwood “there is no pointless decoration”. Yet despite all this, these shoes will never fail to inspire those who don them. Instead, owners of Kirkwood’s creations can expect to feel defiantly confident and self-assured in his footwear.

Nicholas Kirkwood’s designs have oozed defiance since his introduction in 2005 as the winner of the Condé Nast Footwear Emerging Talent Award. Since then we have come to expect intelligent and sophisticated footwear from the London-based designer. His most recent Autumn/Winter Collection for 2009 maintains the moniker of Kirkwood with enough sultry and sculptural pieces that would make your Mother squirm.

Kirkwood’s new collection follows a range of hard-edge heels from last season, including a pair of patent leather, open-caged boots by Yves Saint-Laurent. These predatory heels are now being taken all the way through into the autumn months, adding urban-gothic sensuality to the average woman’s wardrobe. Alongside further sculptural and architectural pieces of the season by designers such as Balmain, it seems that power dressing has been revived once more. However, this time Nicholas Kirkwood has ensured that our feet are also feeling the consequences of the ‘modern woman’ with this dramatic and architectural shoe.

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