




They say that every woman should own at least one pair of three-inch heels. And today women have their pick of top designers brands such as Manolo Blahnik, Fendi and, of course, Jimmy Choo. The exquisite detail, impeccable quality and luxurious style of these brands immediately explain Imelda Marcos's immense shoe collection. Women around the world prize Jimmy Choo shoes for their classic design, fine craftsmanship and surprising comfort.
Just six years old, Jimmy Choo's is run by its founder Tamara Mellon, formerly of Vogue, and Sandra Choi, creative director. Through nine collections, they have created a superb brand with limited, exclusive availability. Not your everyday dress shoes, these are the creme de la creme of designer shoes for evening-wear. While many of us can't afford them, it's free to drool!!!
The company launched in 1996 by London shoe designer Jimmy Choo and Vogue accessories editor Tamara Mellon has become a household name.
Jimmy Choo offers a fresh selection of innovative, trendy shoes each season without abandoning the classic silhouettes that never go out of fashion. The company also makes handbags and clutch purses, which are frequently seen in the hands of celebs like Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Choo himself, sold his stake in the company in 2001, continues to handcraft shoes in London under the Jimmy Choo Couture label. In 2003, Queen Elizabeth II made him an officer of the Order of the British Empire. Mellon and creative director Sandra Choi, who worked with Choo before the company's launch and is the niece of his wife, oversee the ready-to-wear collection. As of 2007, Jimmy Choo has more than 60 retail stores worldwide. The shoes are also available online and in department stores such as Neiman Marcus in the U.S. and Harrods in Great Britain, though certain styles are exclusive to Jimmy Choo boutiques.