Zandra Rhodes is set to design a collection of shoes with British footwear brand Strutt Couture.

The flamboyant designer will launch her first range next year and will then work with the brand for the next five years under the name Zandra Rhodes by Strutt Couture.

Speaking about her collaboration with Strutt designer Ian O’Connor, Zandra, who recently created a collection for British high street chain Marks and Spencer, said: “Ian contacted me out of the blue and I’ve always adored shoes, especially in the world of today. The quality of his project and his wonderful enthusiasm charmed me. Ian has been very attentive in making sure that the Zandra Rhodes pattern ethic and detailing is kept.”

Ian also spoke of his please at working with Zanada, telling Vogue.com: “Zandra is an iconic British designer who I have long admired. The opportunity of working with a fashion legend comes around rarely and I am absolutely thrilled by the prospect of collaborating with Zandra on this collection.”