Stella Makinwa

Stella Makinwa is an accomplished footwear designer with extensive experience in both men's and women's footwear. Currently serving as the Category Lead Designer - Fusion at Dr. Martens plc since February 2017, Stella previously held roles such as Senior Footwear Designer and Footwear Design Consultant at SLS Footwear Design Ltd. Notable contributions include collaborations with brands like JW Anderson and Cheaney, alongside work for major retailers including Ben Sherman, Kurt Geiger, and Marks & Spencer. Stella's expertise encompasses trend research, design brief development, and product design, underscored by a BA Hons in Footwear Design from Cordwainers at London College of Fashion.