Nicholas Kirkwood's collection includes some of the most impressive shoes of the moment: artistic, sculptural and with fierce styling. Fans include Rosamund Pike and Kylie Minogue, and the first Nicholas Kirkwood boutique has just opened on London's Mount Street. nicholaskirkwood.com
Cobbler du jour Rupert Sanderson started out as an advertising executive before jumping ship to study shoemaking at East London's Cordwainers College. This summer's collection is elegant and graceful. The Hydra peep-toe pump has a 5½in heel and a geometric platform sole. £545, rupertsanderson.com
Alexander McQueen's label now has his protégée Sarah Burton at the helm. As well as designing the royal wedding dress, she has put together an ethereal summer collection which includes the iris platform sandal, the ultimate statement shoe: bold, beautiful and eye-catching. alexandermcqueen.com
Designer Emma Hill has brought a chunky style to Mulberry's clothing and accessory ranges. The new D-ring wrap sandal has oodles of personality, from the giant domed studs and walnut wedge to the oversized, iconic wrap buckle hardware. mulberry.com
Jonathan Kelsey, labelled the British Louboutin, worked for Jimmy Choo, Gina and Cacharel before launching an eponymous shoe collection that is witty, flattering and quietly sexy. selfridges.com
Jimmy Choo, under the guidance of British president Tamara Mellon (and with a little help from Sarah Jessica Parker), is possibly the world'smost famous shoe brand. This summer its success is reaching dizzy heights with the much sought-after, ultra-high Magnum sandal in neonlime. jimmychoo.com
