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Sophia Webster
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Sophia Webster
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| Born | 18 March 1985 South Africa
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| Nationality | British |
| Education | London College of Fashion |
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Sophia Grace Webster, born on March 18, 1985, is a British designer. She creates amazing shoes and accessories. In September 2012, she started her own brand, Sophia Webster. Her designs are known for being fun, bold, and feminine. Her shoes are sold in many stores around the world.
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Sophia Webster's Journey
Early Life and Education
When Sophia was a teenager, she was a competitive dancer. She went to The Rochester Grammar School. Later, she studied art and sculpture at Camberwell College of Arts in London.
Sophia soon realized she wanted to design shoes. She then went to Cordwainers' College. This college is part of the London College of Fashion. After that, she earned her master's degree at the Royal College of Art. Before starting her own company, she learned from famous designer Nicholas Kirkwood. She worked as his apprentice.
Awards and Recognition
Sophia Webster quickly became well-known in the fashion world. In 2013, Footwear News magazine named her the "Emerging Footwear Designer of the Year." This was a big honor for her. Also in 2013, The Times newspaper put her on their "New Power List." This list highlights people to watch.
In 2014, Marie Claire magazine also recognized her talent. They named Sophia as one of seven designers. These designers were seen as the future of British fashion.
Major Achievements
Sophia Webster has won several important awards. In 2013, she received the British Fashion Award. She won for Emerging Accessories Designer. This award celebrates new and exciting designers.
Her unique shoes have also been featured in museums. In 2013, her pink and black sandals were chosen for the Dress of the Year display. This display is at the Fashion Museum, Bath. Fashion blogger Susanna Lau picked them. The shoes went with a dress by Christopher Kane. They also matched a hat by Nasir Mazhar.
In June 2015, one of her shoes, called the Riri shoe, was shown. It was part of the 'Shoes: Pleasure and Pain' exhibition. This exhibition was at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
In March 2016, Sophia Webster won another big award. She received the BFC Vogue Fashion Fund award. This fund helps new British designers. It gives them money and advice from experts.
Expanding Her Brand
After winning the BFC Vogue Fashion Fund, Sophia opened her first store. In May 2016, her official store opened in Mayfair, London. By September 2016, her products were sold in over 200 stores. These stores were all around the world. In June 2018, she opened her second store. This new boutique is in Chelsea, London.
