Jimmy Choo was born in Penang in 1961 to a family of shoemakers - it's no wonder that he created his first pair at age 11. In 1986, he opened a workshop in Hackney, East London, where he began crafting luxury shoes. An eight page spread in Vogue magazine in 1988 catapulted him to superstar!
For Fall/Winter, look forward to seeing stiletto pumps of every variety – plain (Empire), with cut-outs (Merrit [leather] and Margo [snakeskin]), with pleated fabric and crystal embellishments (Simi), and a silk/satin Dorsay shoe (Pillow). For Spring/Summer 2008, there is an open-toed Mary Jane (Advent) and a sexy petrol patent peep toe (Eliza) that I would love to own.
Ballet flats are still very hot for the upcoming season. Jimmy Choo makes Went, Wise, Bob, Willow, and Wood. He also has Lychee – a flat, leather shoe.
For the older fashionistas who prefer a flat, I would suggest the above. However, I have found that Jimmy Choos are not the most comfortable shoes, so if you are wearing them on hot days, please either buy a size larger than you would normally wear or have Band-Aids on hand. (Humidity will cause the feet to swell and excess moisture causes skin to be very soft – hence we easily blister in the summer.)
FYI: All Jimmy Choo shoes are not available on the Internet. There are a select few that are available only in the boutiques. Also, there seem to be very few sizes available via the website. However, their website is a great way to find deals from past seasons.
My suggestion - if you are looking to purchase shoes from seasons past, please buy classic looks that won't go out of style. In other words, don't invest in Panama or Saffron. They are obviously Jimmy Choo and they are not from the current year. For 2008/2009 you may find he has done something more exciting with other luxe fabrics or bolder, brighter colors.
Happy shopping!!
~ Dawn Land
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I just love Jimmy Choo. But isn't the designer a woman?
Good question. Jimmy Choo is a man. He works with a woman, Tamara Mellon, who was an accessories editor for Vogue. He supervises the design division and she does back of house.
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