Jimmy Choo
The Jimmy Choo brand was founded in May 1996, when bespoke British shoemaker Jimmy Choo partnered with former Vogue fashion assistant Tamara Mellon to launch a line of high-end ready-to-wear shoes.
Also part of the founding group was Choo’s wife’s niece, Sandra Choi, who started working with him in the 1989 and soon took over designing the shoes. Choi still remains the creative director and designer of Jimmy Choo and has helped turn it into a red-carpet essential for Hollywood stars, writing one of the biggest fashion success stories of the modern era.
Carrie Bradshaw loved and lost her Choos in a memorable “Sex and the City” episode during the early 2000s. Beyoncé sang about them. They’ve also been a favorite of the British royal family (from Princess Diana to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle) and worn by American first ladies on both sides of the aisle, including Michelle Obama and Melania Trump.
Choo himself left the brand in 2001 as part of the company’s first sale to Phoenix Equity Partners, and Mellon departed in 2011 after the brand’s acquisition by Labelux. Jimmy Choo was purchased for $1.2 billion in 2017 by Capri Holdings, which in late 2024 will become part of Tapestry.
Jimmy Choo
The Tale of Two Brands: Sandra Choi, Florence Tétier on Their Jimmy Choo, Jean Paul Gaultier Collaboration
The six-piece collaboration is a fusion of practicality and wit, with Kylie Minogue fronting the collection.
Jimmy Choo’s JCA is in Session
With Ozwald Boateng and Rod Stewart in attendance, JCA MA students exhibited their graduate collections.
Christina Aguilera Strikes a Pose in Monôt Corset to Announce Las Vegas Residency
The singer will be doing shows in Las Vegas at the Voltaire Belle de Nuit beginning New Year's Eve weekend.
Spotlight on Accessories at Milan Fashion Week
Accessories brands made a strong statement at Milan Fashion Week with innovative techniques, sculptural…
Gucci Moves Milan Fashion Week Show Indoors, Jean Paul Gaultier & Jimmy Choo Plan Collab
Plus, fashion events are planned in Saudi Arabia and Qatar for October.
Jimmy Choo Plans Jean Paul Gaultier Collaboration
The collection will be coming to stores and online in October.
Jimmy Choo Plans Jean Paul Gaultier Collaboration
The collection will be coming to stores and online in October.
Amanda Seyfried Sports Cream Floral Suit to Attend Ralph Lauren’s Spring 2024 Presentation at New York Fashion Week
Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Brosnahan and Laura Dern were also in attendance.
Anderson’s Art Show, Jimmy Choo’s New Campaign, Calzedonia to Show in Milan
Jonathan Anderson is curating an art show in London, Jimmy Choo unveiled its fall ad campaign, Calzedonia…
Mi-Yeon, Rebecca Longendyke Front Jimmy Choo Fall Campaign
Named the brand's first global face earlier this month, the K-pop star was photographed in Paris by Stas…
Capri’s Profits, Sales Fall in the First Quarter
Still, the company's earnings came in ahead of expectations in a choppy environment.
Jimmy Choo Taps Mi-Yeon of (G)I-dle as Global Brand Ambassador
She will appear in the brand's fall 2023 campaign, launching Aug. 30.
Pugh’s Tiffany Turn, Choo Chooses Cho, Ralph Lauren’s Bigger Fortnite
Florence Pugh features in Tiffany's Lock campaign, Jimmy Choo taps Mi-Yeon Cho, Ralph Lauren expands its…
Jimmy Choo Inks Decade-long Eyewear Agreement With EssilorLuxottica
The initial Jimmy Choo eyewear collection under the agreement will hit the market in the first quarter of…
Kate Middleton Adds Wild Flair to Summer Wardrobe With Green Leopard-print Dress
The Princess of Wales is continuing her ongoing philanthropic work centered on early childhood development.