Founded in 2010, Nicola Sexton is a British, mother-and-daughter owned shoe brand with a passion for creating stylish, comfortable footwear that blends timeless design with everyday elegance. Nicola’s journey into the world of footwear began with the opening of her luxury shoe boutique in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, where she introduced her customers to high-end, yet largely unknown, Italian and Spanish brands—primarily featuring high heels. However, Nicola soon realised that her clients needed more wearable, everyday shoes to complement their luxurious, statement-making heels. This sparked the creation of her own collection.
What began as a line of versatile, stylish shoes to sit alongside the designer heels in her boutique quickly became highly sought-after. The Nicola Sexton collection, designed in the UK and handcrafted in Italy, was built on quality craftsmanship, impeccable style, and all-day comfort. With a focus on timeless silhouettes and luxurious materials, Nicola Sexton shoes were made to be worn from day to night, fitting effortlessly into every woman’s wardrobe. As demand grew, the collection became the best-selling line in the boutique, known for its premium design and craftsmanship and comfort.
In 2020, after a decade of success in retail and design, Nicola made the decision to close her Suffolk boutique, just one month before the first lockdown. Once the world began to reopen, Nicola and her daughter Charlie took the Nicola Sexton collection on the road, attending prestegious events to bring the brand directly to new customers.
The response was extraordinary. After completing 18 shows in the first year and 25 in the second, the brand built an incredibly loyal customer base who return season after season. One of the standout successes from this period has been the rise of our best-selling loafers. These loafers, which we release in new variations each season, have become true collector’s pieces for our customers, beloved for both their chic, timeless design and the unmatched comfort they provide. Once customers try on a pair, they know they can confidently purchase more online with ease.
Fast forward to today, Nicola Sexton continues to thrive, offering our customers exclusive access to the collection through our website and select events across the UK. After four seasons of tireless work on the show circuit, Nicola and Charlie have scaled down to a curated selection of just 8 shows per year, giving them more time to focus on their growing online business. This careful balance allows us to provide exceptional customer service both at our events and behind the scenes, where our small team is dedicated to enhancing the online shopping experience.
As we look to the future, Nicola Sexton remains committed to our core values of timeless design, premium quality, and all-day comfort. We’re excited not only to continue creating new variations of our signature styles but also to expand our offering with carefully curated complementary pieces to elevate and enhance our footwear. From luxurious knitwear to stylish accessories, these thoughtfully designed additions will allow our customers to complete their look with ease, offering a cohesive, elegant wardrobe that reflects the Nicola Sexton style.
Nicola and Charlie are grateful for the unwavering support of their customers and are thrilled to continue sharing their passion for beautifully crafted shoes and accessories that make women feel fabulous—one step at a time.
