Helen Kirkum Gives Festival Beaters New Life

Helen Kirkum, globally renowned for bespoke creations and sustainable deconstructions using deadstock and recycled materials, recently unveiled her eponymous brand’s first ready-to-wear, original silhouette dubbed the Palimpsest. But Kirkum also had another project in the works – creating made-to-order sneakers that breathe new life into a bunch of festival beaters. The well-loved pairs were supplied by a client who was after a truly unique shoe. We chatted with Kirkum about how this project came to be and the process involved.