Camilla Skovgaard

DESIGNER NAME: Camilla Skovgaard

ORIGIN: Camilla was born in North Copenhagen, Denmark, but has not lived there for twenty years so now sees herself as from Copenhagen, Dubai and London.

BACKGROUND: First class honours Cordwainers graduate (2003), Camilla also has an MA from the Royal College of Art (2006). She has worked previously in Dubai, designing dresses for royalty in the Gulf.

SIGNATURES: “Unconventional shaping with architecturally inspired threads are at the fore.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: “That the company is completely independent.”

IDEAL CLIENT: “Someone who makes my shoes a real part of her life – both day and evening. The Skovgaard woman has an eye for considered pared-down detailing and a preference for intellectual sophistication – rather than a girly one”.

TRADEMARK PIECE: “The saw sole ankle wedge boot but love my new trashbag bootie.”

FUTURE PLANS: “A flagship store opening in the near future.”

LONDON TIPS: “I don’t go and ‘seek’ because you can be sure inspiration will fail to come to you. People watching is a good start though…”