British footwear brand Kurt Geiger enlisted the help of fashion-turned-interior designer Matthew Williamson for a summer collection that’s all about opulence.
Ranging from $65 to $325 on Kurt Geiger and Nordstrom, the limited-edition collection boasts Mediterranean hues, kaleidoscopic patterns, and a meticulously curated line of shoes, bags, swimwear, and jewelry.
Kurt Geiger x Matthew Williamson Kensington Flat Sandals, $180
These sandals feature a bespoke print with a floral motif and are complemented with an abstract Ikat design across the quilted uppers, as well as a gold eagle with rainbow crystals on each foot strap
Matthew Williamson worked closely with Kurt Geiger’s creative director, Rebecca Farrar-Hockley.
As reported by Hello! magazine, Williamson shared that he has “known the creative director Rebecca for a number of years as our paths crossed often when I was in the fashion industry previously. Rebecca and I have a similar creative outlook.”
Farrar-Hockley also stated, “As a British designer and the ultimate king of color, collaborating with Matthew Williamson felt like a natural fit for Kurt Geiger London, a brand for whom color is everything.”
Kurt Geiger x Matthew Williamson Kensington T-Bar Sandals, $180
These sandals feature a rainbow floral motif and an abstract Ikat design for a bohemian print across the T-bar uppers
Additionally, Farrar-Hockley told Footwear News that Matthew Williamson “truly has such a creative eye with color that this collaboration was such an ease to create.”
“I was also looking for an amazing print for a summer project and Matthew really is the master of the prints behind the collection,” she added.
Kurt Geiger x Matthew Williamson Kensington Espadrilles, $170
As in all the pieces in the collection, these espadrilles feature a bespoke print created by cult favorite designer Matthew Williamson and boast of rainbow and fuchsia floral motif crossed straps and a gold eagle head with rainbow crystals on each sandal
The creative masterminds took inspiration from their shared love of color and Williamson’s current home of Deià, Mallorca, where he and Farrar-Hockley reconnected through summer visits.
The Kurt Geiger x Matthew Williamson collection features Williamson’s signature use of vibrant colors and prints, as well as Kurt Geiger’s high-quality craftsmanship
“Both Rebecca and I love the village of Deià, Mallorca, where I live and Rebecca visits often for summer breaks, so we took that as our shared inspiration,” Williamson told Hello! magazine.
Kurt Geiger x Matthew Williamson Orion Sandals, $195
These sandals feature a bespoke bohemian Ikat print with Velcro straps and branded rubber patches
“I set to work on a print which I felt would embody the bohemian spirit of the region. I took the well-known Mallorcan Ikat design as my starting point and then layered on hand-painted florals native to the area,” he explained further. “Rebecca worked the print onto products she felt right for Spring Summer 2023 collection and would work best to showcase the pattern.”
“We are both drawn to the bohemian spirit of the village and its people and wanted to express this in the accessories collection,” Williamson shared with Footwear News. “Color has been at the centre of both our brands and remains a key aspect [of] everything we create. In our own separate ways, I think we both want to offer uplifting and joyful pieces.”
For more colorful options, check out the rest of the Kurt Geiger x Matthew Williamson collection on Kurt Geiger.