Base London to design footwear for Gibson London

Base London is to design a footwear range for clothing specialist Gibson London.

The footwear maker, which claims design is its "religion", will also manufacture and distribute the shoes under an exclusive European license, Drapers reports.

Between ten and 12 styles will be included in the footwear range, which will be on sale in spring 2009.

Kevin Stone sales and marketing director for BMB Group, of which Gibson London is part, told the publication: "We are delighted to be working with Base London on this project, they are the perfect partner for Gibson, they understand our DNA and above all they are product people, they care about design, product and detailing, the very foundations that Gibson London is built on."

Base London managing director Ian Cartwright said the agreement would help the company deliver high end products at different levels of the market as well as see Gibson London achieve its clear vision for its brands