Olivia Morris
Olivia Morris, graduated from legendary cobbling school, Cordwainers College, London in 1996. Just a couple of years later, while still freelancing for companies such as DKNY, Morris set up her own label. She launched her first collection for Autumn/Winter 2000, which was immediately coveted by both press and buyers. Tattooed and pierced designs in nude leather were unlike anything shoe lovers had dreamed of; they were beautifully crafted, imaginative, sexy and clever. Olivia was responsible for giving women’s feet their own identity.
Olivia’s work has lead to collaborations with leading fashion designers, including Preen, Matthew Williamson, Aquascutum and Duro Olowu as well as diffusion lines for high-street style meccas, Topshop and now Faith shoes. Her imaginative designs gained her nomination for ‘Accessories Designer of the Year’ in 2004 and 2005 by Glamour magazine. Morris opened her own shop in 2002 on Portobello Road in Notting Hill, and her shoes are sold in boutiques and department stores around the world.
“I design shoes for the modern contemporary woman who loves fashion,” says Olivia, “but doesn’t take it too seriously.” Indeed, Morris has inspired stylish women to dress from the feet up.