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"""A vibrant, inspiring celebration of fashion, family and passion. I love this colourful celebration of all things shoes."" – Fearne Cotton ""I really enjoyed the personal insights into what makes Sophia so unique and wonderful. A brilliantly bold, colourful delight, just like Sophia's shoes"" – Alesha Dixon ""Beautiful and motivational. A rare insight into what it's like to walk in Sophia's heels and build an empire in the fashion world."" – Laura Whitmore   Artist. Entrepreneur. Mum. Bosslady. Leading British shoe designer Sophia Webster is known for her sense of fun, playful and feminine touches – but less well known is the story behind the shoes, and how Sophia juggled a fledgling business with a young family, turning her love of drawing into a renowned brand. Charting her early days as a young creative, through her inspirations (from the Spice Girls to Grayson Perry) and on to how her designs are brought to life, Oh My Gosh, I Love Your Shoes! shines a spotlight on Sophia’s boundless imagination and enthusiasm for her craft. Sophia reflects on how her early life experiences set her up to face the challenges of establishing a fashion brand and the benefits of quick thinking and infinite determination when navigating the daily trials of business ownership. Her story is told through 365 sketches of her favourite designs, each evoking their own memories of this fascinating and colourful journey. Celebrating a decade of head-turning heels, Oh My Gosh, I Love Your Shoes! is an inspiring, uplifting showcase of Sophia’s remarkable shoes, inspiration and expertise. Gathering together the stories and learnings behind Sophia’s most cherished designs, it’s also a celebration of the many famous feet who have worn Sophia’s shoes on red carpets all over the world – from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé, Gwen Stefani and Michelle Obama."

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"A vibrant, inspiring celebration of fashion, family and passion. I love this colourful celebration of all things shoes. * Fearne Cotton * I really enjoyed the personal insights into what makes Sophia so unique and wonderful. A brilliantly bold, colourful delight, just like Sophia’s shoes! * Alesha Dixon * Beautiful and motivational. A rare insight into what it’s like to walk in Sophia’s heels and build an empire in the fashion world. * Laura Whitmore * Each shoe tells a unique story. * Jenna Lyons * A Sophia Webster girl doesn’t just follow trends, she sets them. Sophia’s shoes always give off that ‘it girl’ energy, where you never have to apologize for looking and feeling good. * Christine Quinn * I love, and have always loved, Sophia’s designs, she’s a British fashion icon! I’ve worn her shoes on carpets for as long as I can remember – Sophia Websters are a shoe for every girl, for every occasion. Congratulations on the release of your book, Sophia – it’s been so incredible to watch the brand grow! * Maya Jama * Sophia’s designs are so special, you work your outfit around them! * Emma Bunton * Sophia is my fave shoe designer! Her eye-popping shoes and gorgeous bags always demand attention. * Sir Grayson Perry * Sophia’s shoes are art for your feet * Law Roach * I love shoes that make you smile, and Sophia’s shoes are the epitome of that. * Patrick Cox * ""Through gorgeous colorful photos and sweet stories, Webster walks through her life in this beautiful coffee table book that any shoe-lover would adore."" * People Magazine *"

A vibrant, inspiring celebration of fashion, family and passion. I love this colourful celebration of all things shoes. * Fearne Cotton * I really enjoyed the personal insights into what makes Sophia so unique and wonderful. A brilliantly bold, colourful delight, just like Sophia’s shoes! * Alesha Dixon * Beautiful and motivational. A rare insight into what it’s like to walk in Sophia’s heels and build an empire in the fashion world. * Laura Whitmore * Each shoe tells a unique story. * Jenna Lyons * A Sophia Webster girl doesn’t just follow trends, she sets them. Sophia’s shoes always give off that ‘it girl’ energy, where you never have to apologize for looking and feeling good. * Christine Quinn * I love, and have always loved, Sophia’s designs, she’s a British fashion icon! I’ve worn her shoes on carpets for as long as I can remember – Sophia Websters are a shoe for every girl, for every occasion. Congratulations on the release of your book, Sophia – it’s been so incredible to watch the brand grow! * Maya Jama * Sophia’s designs are so special, you work your outfit around them! * Emma Bunton * Sophia is my fave shoe designer! Her eye-popping shoes and gorgeous bags always demand attention. * Sir Grayson Perry * Sophia’s shoes are art for your feet * Law Roach * I love shoes that make you smile, and Sophia’s shoes are the epitome of that. * Patrick Cox *

Each shoe tells a unique story -- Jenna Lyons * Jenna Lyons * Sophia’s shoes always give off that ‘it girl’ energy -- Christine Quinn * Christine Quinn * A vibrant, inspiring celebration of fashion, family and passion. -- Fearne Cotton * Fearne Cotton * I love, and have always loved, Sophia’s designs, she’s a British fashion icon! -- Maya Jama * Maya Jama * Sophia’s designs are so special, you work your outfit around them! -- Emma Bunton * Emma Bunton * Sophia is my fave shoe designer! Her eye-popping shoes and gorgeous bags always demand attention. -- Sir Grayson Perry * Sir Grayson Perry *

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British luxury accessories designer Sophia Webster founded her eponymous label in 2012. A graduate from the London College of Fashion and The Royal College of Art, Sophia debuted her first collection for Spring/Summer 2013, becoming internationally renowned for her unique, creative and uplifting designs. Sophia was awarded the Conde Nast Footwear News ‘Emerging Designer of the Year’ in 2012, the British Fashion Award for ‘Emerging Accessories Designer’ in 2013, and became the first female shoe designer to receive the prestigious ‘Vogue Fashion Fund’ in 2016. In 2019, Sophia was awarded an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University, marking her contribution to footwear design. Sophia lives in East London with her husband Bobby and their five children.

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