Sophia Webster earns honorary doctorate
Shoe designer Sophia Webster received an honorary doctorate in design from De Montfort University, marking her contribution to shoe design. It is an award of high value in its category, since few people have been valued for this work, and it also represents the style of a generation.
Sophia Webster received the honorary degree during the graduation ceremony from the University of Leicester. However, it is not the first time that he goes through a university since he graduated from Cordwainers College and The Royal College of Art, later working with Nicholas Kirkwood. Together with Kirkwood, he learned various types of design work, which allowed him to launch his own brand in 2013.
The last sixteen years have been one of recognition for Webster. She has won many design awards, including the coveted BFC Vogue Fashion Fund in 2016, becoming the first female shoe designer in history to receive this award. For what her Doctorate Honoris, adds to the milestones of fashion that Sophia Webster has marked.
Famous people who have worn her sandals include Kendall Jenner to Oprah Winfrey, and her shoes are available in major department stores and specialty stores around the world. However, its main stores are located in London.
However, the recognition does not just come for her contributions in the designs, as Webster was recognized for her contributions to learning, supported and trained many design students and DMU graduates employed.
