Footwear

Poets in Vogue is looking in the wrong direction - where are Ted Hughes's trousers?

★★☆☆☆ A National Poetry Library exhibit, Poets in Vogue, showcases seven female poets' fashion and poetry, featuring Sylvia Plath's skirt. While celebrating female poets is essential, why focus on their clothing? And why only scrutinise women's outfits?

Helen Kirkum

Helen Kirkum is stitching together both the remnants of shoes and a distinctive new look. The “sneaker collagist” achieves more than a mere recycling job; her creatively customized sneakers have already led to her teaming up with Adidas’ MakerLab project, for her individual take on the Campus 80 silhouette.