New Look channel Nicholas Kirkwood with their contrasting cutwork platform shoes

Look familiar? They should do: I’ve banged on about Nicholas Kirkwood shoes often enough here that I’m sure even those of you who aren’t fans will be able to recognise the influence behind these shoes: it’s all in that distinctive “butterfly” effect cutout panel on the side!

“Influence” is all it is in this case, though: the rest of the shoe doesn’t owe too much to Mr Kirkwood, but is possibly a more wearable (not to mention) affordable version of his signature platforms. These are from New Look, and will cost you £30.