My Favourite Things: Nicholas Kirkwood, British Footwear Designer

By Hong Kong Tatler May 04, 2018

The British Fashion Award-winning designer, who frequently jets around the globe to the many cities that stock his beautiful shoes, shares five discoveries from his travels that inspire him:

1/5Ettore Sottsass glass

I’ve been collecting the Italian designer’s glass pieces for years and track them down on 1stdibs—an antique furniture site—and eBay when I can. I keep a lot in my apartment and office. They are ideal as gifts for those who are difficult to find things for.

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Sushi Park

Japanese food is so good in Los Angeles and this restaurant on Sunset Boulevard is my all-time favourite. I try to go as many times as possible when I’m in town.

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3/5111Cryo

This is a cryotherapy clinic in London available at Harvey Nichols and the Harrods Wellness Clinic. I try to find clinics in different cities around the world. The hyper-cooling, anti-ageing treatment gets rid of any fatigue and jetlag I experience.

4/5Art by James Turrell

He’s my favourite artist. I’d love to visit Roden Crater (left), the dormant volcanic cone in Arizona that he’s turning into a monumental artwork when it’s finished. At the top of my wishlist would be a piece of his work.

5/5Amangiri

I love all the Aman hotels. Each one is designed with incredible attention to detail. I haven’t visited Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah, yet but it’s on the top of my list to visit this year.