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
Kate Winslet’s Daughter Mia Threapleton Styles Looks by Oscar de la Renta and McQueen in Her Cannes Film Festival Debut
The actress stars in Wes Anderson's "The Phoenician Scheme."
Jimmy Choo Is Bringing Back These Two Shoes Carrie Bradshaw Wore in ‘Sex and the City’
The rerelease is part of the brand's new 1997-2001 archival collection.
Karoline Leavitt’s Style Spotlighted by Designer, Scrutinized by Others
The 27-year-old is the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history.
Conner Ives, Alexander Fury Dig Into Jimmy Choo’s Archives
The duo got down and dirty alongside creative director Sandra Choi to curate an edit of reissued archival…
How Bella Hadid’s Jimmy Choo Heels Unified Milla Jovovich’s 90s Cannes Dress and Kylie Jenner’s Latex Allure at Orebella’s London Launch Party
Hadid harmonized Jimmy Choo's metallic heels with two high-shine looks on the same night.
Designer Patrick Cox to Give Keynote Speech at 2025 Cordwainers Footwear Awards
The event is slated to take place on June 12 at Saddlers' Hall in London.
Jimmy Choo’s JCA Names Andrew Ginn CEO and Principal
A seasoned leader in the field of creative education, Ginn will lead the academy into its next phase, guiding…
La La Anthony Wears Archival Off-White by Virgil Abloh for 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet
Anthony styled jewelry courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz to accessorize her look.
Chloë Sevigny Is the Face of Jimmy Choo’s Summer 2025 Campaign
The campaign, titled "Summer Bliss: The Serenity and Intimacy of a Summer Afternoon," was photographed by…
Anne Hathaway Flatters Her Toes in Metallic Platform Sandals for Gigi Hadid’s 30th Birthday Party
The sandal is a popular style with celebrities.
Jimmy Choo, Malbon Return to the Golf Course for Second Collaboration
The capsule collection digs deeper into the grass with new colors and design details including a new JC…
Jimmy Choo and Mytheresa Come Together for Summer Capsule Collection
The collection is inspired by nostalgic summer getaways.
Taraji P. Henson Goes Strapless in Simkhai Dress for the Fashion Trust Awards 2025
The Oscar-nominated actress was styled by Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald.
Mytheresa, Jimmy Choo Collaborate on High Summer Capsule Collection
The collection incorporates footwear and handbags made from canvas and intricately woven or crocheted raffia.