Jimmy Choo, born in Malaysia in 1961, became famous for his elegant women’s shoes and handbags. His work was featured in Vogue in 1988 and gained even more popularity with the patronage of Princess Diana. He co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd. with Tamara Mellon and has boutiques worldwide. Prices start at $300 USD.
“Admit it, Andy. You sold your soul the day you wore those Jimmy Choos. That line from the movie “The Devil Wears Prada” is just one example of how an unassuming shoemaker found fame and fortune in the world of high fashion and the mainstream.
Jimmy Choo is originally from Malaysia and was born in 1961 into a family of shoemakers. He created his first pair of shoes at the age of 11. He is now known worldwide for his he line of elegant women’s shoes and handbags.
Choo graduated from Cordwainers Technical College in London and had a small workshop in that city. He hit the international fashion scene when Vogue magazine featured his designs in an eight-page spread in 1988. His work was instantly popular and was made even more prominent by the patronage of Diana, Princess of Wales .
Since then Jimmy Choo shoes have been mentioned or featured in films and television shows such as “Sex and the City” and “The Sopranos”, increasing the prestige of the brand. Choo was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 2002 for his contributions to his adopted country of England.
Jimmy Choo shoes are famous for their very high heels and pointy toes. However, it does feature some flats and lower heels for those of us who aren’t comfortable on stilts. Choo co-founded Jimmy Choo Ltd. with Tamara Mellon, accessories editor for Vogue in the UK, but sold her stake in the company in 2001. She now focuses on her couture designs and although she has a showroom in London, she is open by appointment only.
Jimmy Choo boutiques have opened all over the world, so its designs are more accessible to those who want a designer shoe and can afford its prices. Choo also has a website where shoppers can view its ready-to-wear designs as well as couture designs. Choo’s ready-to-wear designs generally start around $300 US Dollars (USD) and go up from there. The value of a soul may not cover the price.
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