Exploring design and upcycling
Milly J Shoes is the UK wide winner for the Luxury Travel Guide Awards for Wedding Specialist – Shoe Store of the Year 2019-2020
www.millyjshoes.co.uk
@millyjshoes
Suggested Resources
Challenge at Home
- Upcycle your own shoes and send a picture of it to #inspiringnorfolk and #millyshoes
- What other clothing/objects could you upcycle? Have a go at tie-dying an old sheet or T-shirt
- Think about donating your old shoes if you have just outgrown them and they could be used by someone else
- Find out about the history of shoes at the Bridewell Museum in Norwich
Challenge at School
- Upcycle shoes following a particular theme for example using the book you are reading as inspiration, just like Emily was inspired by “Alice in Wonderland”Find out where your clothes and possessions come from
- What is the value of your T-shirt?
Find out about the history of shoes in Norwich
Milly Jupp FRSA
Founder of Norfolk Talks
Named one of Norfolk’s 100 most inspiring women!
Current Finalist for Family Business of the Year Awards 2021
Previous Footwear Designer of the Year Winner – Footwear Industry Awards Clarks and The British Footwear Association
Winner of the Prime Minister endorsed, Precious Award for Outstanding Woman in the Creative Industries – The British Library
