Jimmy Choo

Jimmy Choo, maker of glamorous accessories favored by international stars and elegant women worldwide, was launched in 1996.

“It doesn’t matter what you are wearing – if you have good shoes and a good bag, you’ll look right”. Tamara Mellon, President and Founder – Jimmy Choo

It all started when a UK Vogue accessories editor thought that there was a lack in wearable, yet sexy shoes. Instead of letting that dream pass her by, Tamara Yeardye Mellon approached a man by the name of Jimmy Choo, an extremely talented couture shoemaker who was based in the East End of London to start a ready to wear company with her. And, with that and an innate vision to take over the world with well-made must-have shoes, the company we all know and love today was born in 1996…Jimmy Choo.

It’s all About the Shoe, or for some, the Choo…

The Founders

As you know, the name, which bears the brand, is Mr. Jimmy Choo – a world class Londoner shoemaker that had shoe design down to an art. He is no longer with the company, but still works in London for private clients.

The President –Tamara Mellon, pre-Vogue accessories editor who looked to bigger and better things. Ms. Mellon was born in London and educated worldwide, studying in Beverly Hills, Switzerland and England. She’s the brainchild behind the business, getting funding, coming up with designs, and planning which locations they shall open a store in next.

Jimmy Choo Day – These are a perfect array of shoes to wear by day, including leather mules, pumps, sexy boots, and simple sling backs.

Jimmy Choo Evening: For night slip on the sex appeal. These shoes are utterly sexy, elegant and unique. Think beaded gems, appliqués, strappy sandals and more. Even if you’re wearing the simplest black dress, slip on a pair of Jimmy Choo’s and you’ll get the crowd talking for sure.

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