Fashion

Sucess Story "Kerrie Luft"

Kerrie Luft is a British footwear designer who studied at the legendary Cordwainers, part of the London College of Fashion. As Kerry explains, “I am creating unique shoes embracing new technologies such as laser-sintering. I utilise these technologies in a conceptual way. My latest collection “Nouveau” defines the characteristics of Art Nouveau by rapid prototyping titanium to create the complex geometry of the heel. Inspired by nature I consequently created innovative shapes within both the upper of the shoes and the heels. I love the process of design and making, from taking the initial concept and translating it into collections that are unique and special. Laser-sintering gives me the freedom to do this.” The filigree structures of the high heels required a high strength material, and titanium was chosen as being ideal. The resulting shoes of her MA collection – with revolutionary heel designs using laser-sintered titanium - were showcased at the Mall Galleries in London. This work helped Kerrie to become short-listed as a finalist for the Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden Accessories Award 2009  www.kerrieluft.com