S2 Ep5: Helen Kirkum
The guest for this episode is Helen Kirkum, a London based designer who makes handmade one-off bespoke trainers from waste material. The pieces are tactile and sculptural, and very distinct with their individual features that show an aesthetic of cut n paste or a mash up where logos and specific fo…
Wonder where your old sneakers went? Celebrating waste as a precious material with Helen Kirkum
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My guest this week is Helen Kirkum, multi-award winning designer & pioneer in sustainable footwear whose Studio was born on the fundamentals of rescuing old sneakers to create pieces that raise awareness of post-consumer waste. Wherever possible they incorporate recycling and up-cycl…
History In Remaking - An Interview With Helen Kirkum
In this episode, Charlotte and Josie interview Helen Kirkum, Founder of Helen Kirkum Studio. Probably the coolest person we know!!
Helen's brand utilises recycled and dead stock materials to create bespoke sneakers artistically crafted for an individual experience. She collaborates with brands wor…
2. “Got a vision?” - THE PRODUCT
Jordy meets footwear designer Helen Kirkum for his next masterclass on innovation and developing a brand ‘signature’ - think Stone Island’s arm patches or Off White’s tags. Jordy delivers an imaginative idea for his brand signature but will it impress Helen? Alizé gives Jordy a lesson in resilience…
adidas MakerLab Event Live at Brooklyn Creator Farm
With season 6 under wraps, we bring you a special bonus episode as we prep for season 7. In this episode, jeffstaple sat down with three innovative footwear designers around the globe—Helen Kirkum, Shun Hirose of RECOUTURE and Alex Nash—and is later joined by adidas’ MakerLab Creative Director, Jos…
Helen Kirkum
Join us for an in-depth conversation with award-winning artist and designer Helen Kirkum as we uncover her innovative approach to sneaker design. Kirkum's use of recycled and dead stock materials has redefined the boundaries of footwear production. This interview provides a glimpse into her journey…
New Gen: Essie Kramer talks Upycling Church Cast-Offs, Mastering the Digital Printer and Nearly Dressing Julia Fox
Experience matters. Everyone always tells new design graduates that it's best to work for someone else while you find your feet. But at what point do you know that you are ready to strike out on your own?
While on the surface this conversation with emerging German fashion designer Essie Kramer see…
Creatively Curious with Helen Kirkum
Helen Kirkum is an artist and sneaker designer. Curious about how sneakers were made, she started dismantling shoes to work out the process. This lead to creating brand new silhouettes using composite parts from different pairs, which has gained attention from the biggest brands in the world. Helen…
Welcome to the After Party podcast!
Over the last six months, I’ve been visiting sustainable designers in their studios — which, in some cases, have also been their homes.
Stepping into these spaces has been an incredibly intimate experience. Fashion today is such a big industry that unless you work inside a designer’s studio, you ra…
After Party meets: Helen Kirkum
Hi, I’m Chekii Harling, and welcome to After Party – the show where I interview sustainable brand founders in their natural habitats.
In this episode I’m joined by the footwear designer, artist and upcycled trainer queen Helen Kirkum.
Helen grew up in the South West of England, leaving to study for…
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