Charlotte Olympia

Designer name: Charlotte Olympia Dellal

Origin: Charlotte is half English, half Brazilian.

Design background: Having studied at Cordwainers, Charlotte started the process of setting up her label upon graduation. Throughout her degree, she would intern at Giambattista Valli in Paris whenever she had time.

Career highlight: “Opening my first store in July 2010 in Mayfair, London.”

Design signatures: “Classic high heels with a modern silhouette in a rainbow of colours and with plenty of leopard print.”

How would you describe the Charlotte Olympia woman? “Someone who dresses from the feet up!”

What is your trademark piece? “Dolly; a court shoe with a 14cm heel and a gold signature ‘island’ platform.”

What’s next for your brand? “Hosiery.”

What’s playing in your studio this season? “Carmen Miranda.”

Charlotte Olympia won the Accessory Designer award at the British Fashion Awards 2011.