Shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood on why there should be bold footwear at the Oscars and on other red carpets
(LA Times Music)

Shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood, whose shoes are often red carpet darlings, is outside on a recent day, serenely puffing away on a cigarette. His office, it turns out, is empty (most of his team is in Paris showcasing the label´s latest collection), and Kirkwood is not only happy to chat but, at...