Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo)
Country or region: Britain
Creation time: 1995
Creator: Zhou Yangjie (JimmyChoo) and Tamara Mellon (TamaraMellon)
◆Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) brand introduction
Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) is in recent years a strong shoe brand, highly sought after by Hollywood actresses, but also every fashionable girl's dream shoes. Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) design has always gone noble style, its shoes can be both inside and outside, stylish, but also very comfortable to wear on the foot.
The brand originated from a bespoke shoe business founded by bespoke shoemaker Mr. Jimmy Choo in East London in the early 90s. With a clientele of celebrities from all over the world, including the late Princess Diana of England, JimmyChoo's company was officially launched in 1996. At the time, Tamara Mello, an OBE recipient who was still working as a fashion accessories editor for British Vogue, decided to co-found the classic JimmyChoo brand with Mr. Jimmy Choo after discovering his talent and the unlimited opportunities in the high-end footwear market.
With sexy cuts, stylish designs and superior Italian craftsmanship, Jimmy Choo won the hearts of a demanding clientele, making the brand's first collection an unprecedented success. With the goal of becoming an international fashion and lifestyle brand, JimmyChoo is committed to attracting foreign investment and expanding its product range, sales channels and stores.
At the same time, Mr. Jimmy Choo's niece, Sandra Choo, joined the brand and became its creative director. Jimmy Choo opened its first store in Knightsbridge, London, and immediately became recognized for its fun, flamboyant and "just the right amount of sexy" designs. The first Jimmy Choo store opened on Motcomb Street in London in the same year, and the brand also distributes its products to some of the most prestigious and selective department stores.
◆JimmyChoo product categories:
Women's footwear remains the core of JimmyChoo, along with handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrances and men's shoes.
◆JimmyChoo Group:
Labelux Group
◆JimmyChoo Designers:
JimmyChoo (1996-2012)
SandraChoi(2012-present) )
◆Introduction of Designer Jimmy Choo:
Designer Jimmy Choo is a famous footwear designer of Malaysian descent and a recipient of the British Empire Medal. Zhou Yangjie (JimmyChoo) was born in Penang, Malaysia, is the Guangdong Meixian Hakka family. His father was a cobbler who made shoes for men and women. Zhou Yangjie (JimmyChoo) childhood family is very poor, read to the sixth grade because of the lack of money to pay tuition fees dropped out of school, followed his father to learn to make shoes, 11 years old to make the first pair of leather shoes.
In the early 1980s, Zhou Yangjie (JimmyChoo) with his own design works, the British University of the Arts in London, Kinderwinners College, in his father and friends to sponsor, began to study. Jimmy Choo studied part-time in London, working in restaurants and shoe factories to pay his tuition fees, and eventually graduated with honors. After graduation, he set up his own workshop in 1986 in a disused hospital building in the east London borough of Halleck, insisting on making shoes by hand. A pair of shoes was sold for only 30 pounds (210 ringgit), but so few people bought them that he worried about making ends meet every day.
1988 was a turning point for Jimmy Choo, whose designs for high heels were discovered by fashion magazine Vogue, which featured him in an eight-page article, and he was recognized by the fashion world. He went on to build a reputation in the British footwear industry, but instead of getting richer, he got poorer, as he lacked the cash flow to make new shoes for the many fashion designers.
Changing all this was the British Princess Diana (PrincessDiana), she in some magazines and fashion conferences, recognize JimmyChoo shoes, Zhou Yangjie (JimmyChoo) to get Princess Diana (PrincessDiana) appreciation, become Princess Diana's royal shoemaker. Princess Diana (PrincessDiana) often wore dresses designed by the famous family and JimmyChoo high heels, to attend various banquets and charity activities, Zhou Yangjie (JimmyChoo) fame and business with the world's most famous woman, rolled in. 1996, JimmyChoo (JimmyChoo) opened the first JimmyChoo (JimmyChoo) in London, and the first JimmyChoo (JimmyChoo) shoes. JimmyChoo (JimmyChoo) brand shoes store in London, agree with Princess Di's taste is also so famous, over time, Jimmy - week (JimmyChoo) has become a symbol of British taste.
Mr. Jimmy Choo co-founded the fashion brand Jimmy Choo in 1996 with Tamara Mellon, who had previously been the accessories editor of the British edition of Vogue magazine. Since then, JimmyChoo has developed into an internationally renowned and highly sought-after high fashion brand by customers around the world.
JimmyChoo is a designer and creator of many original inspirations, and still makes shoes for a large number of famous people and customers.
◆JimmyChoo's current designer Sandra Choo:
Born on the Isle of Wight, Sandra Choo was educated in Hong Kong before moving to London to continue her secondary education. During that time, Sandra began studying shoemaking under her uncle, Mr. Jimmy Choo. Mr. Jimmy Choo was already a renowned couture shoemaker with a store in London's East End, working with celebrities from all over the world, including the late Diana, Princess of England.
Since her apprenticeship, SandraChoi, who has a passion for fashion design, has aspired to become a professional designer. Later, SandraChoi was admitted to the prestigious CentralStMartinsSchool of Art and Design to pursue a degree in fashion design, while continuing her apprenticeship with Mr. Chow Yeung Kit. During her time at Mr. Chow's store, Sandra Choi's shoe-making skills were constantly improved, from high fashion shoe design, pattern cutting, sewing, sizing and last making, all of which became more and more perfect. Attracted by this unique opportunity, SandraChoi eventually chose to give up her studies and focus full-time on shoe design and studio management.
In 1996, Mr. Chow and Tamara Mellon, who had previously been the accessories editor of the British edition of Vogue magazine, co-founded the fashion brand Jimmy Choo, and SandraChoi became the brand's creative director. Since then, Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) has developed into an internationally recognized high fashion brand.
JimmyChoo opened its first U.S. boutique in New York in 1998, followed by a Los Angeles boutique in 1999, which has become a fashionable destination for Hollywood celebrities, and SandraChoi has collaborated with a number of celebrities and their image designers to create celebrity footwear. Famous actresses such as HalleBally have been featured in the store. HalleBerry, Sandra Blake, and the late Mr. Bryant. HalleBerry, Sandra Bullock, Kate Blanche, and many more. Cate Blanchett and Natalie Bowman. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Natalie Portman all wore Jimmy Choo shoes designed by Sandra Choo on the red carpet.
◆Like Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) stars:
Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) became famous in one fell swoop, popular with the young Hollywood family, became the red carpet of choice, and even jumped to the Oscar winner Halle Berry (HalleBerry) and Hilary Swank (HilarySwank) and other red stars of the lucky mark. Lucky Mark.
The red carpet proved to be an ideal stage for gorgeous shoes and handbags: famous actresses such as Halle Berry (HalleBerry) and Hilary Swank (HilarySwank) were among the first to wear them. HalleBerry, Sandra Bracken, and many other famous actresses, such as HalleBerry, Sandra Bracken and HalleBerry. The red carpet is the ideal stage for gorgeous shoes and handbags. Cate Blanchett and Natalie Bowman. Borman (NataliePortman) and so on, all have worn Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) of the gorgeous high heels, fluttering step out of the magnificent style.
Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) customers include members of the British royal family, pop stars such as Kylie - Milo (KylieMinogue) and so on. Hollywood movie star is Jimmy - week (JimmyChoo) loyal supporters, Madonna (Madonna) in the wedding wearing a pair of Jimmy week (JimmyChoo) heels into the church; many domestic actresses to attend awards ceremonies, but also more than the choice of Jimmy - week (JimmyChoo) shoes to match a gorgeous dress.
Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) shoes have appeared in Beyonce Knowles (BeyonceKnowles) song. In everyone's favorite popular U.S. drama "Sex and the City", fashion heroine Carrie also often put Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) name on the lips.
◆JimmyChoo (JimmyChoo) won awards:
JimmyChoo (JimmyChoo) brand was awarded the British Fashion Council issued the 2008 "Brand of the Year" award (DesignerBrandoftheYear), the Accessories Council issued the 2008 "Brand of the Year" award, the "DesignerBrand of the Year" award. Association (ACEBrandoftheYear), and FootwearNews (New York) (Brand of the Year). BrandoftheYear" by FootwearNews in New York. ◆JimmyChoo Official Website:
◆JimmyChoo Brand Story
◆JimmyChoo Brand Milestones:
1996, JimmyChoo's first store opened on MotcombStreet in London. MotcombStreet opened.
In 1998, the first U.S. specialty store opened on Madison Avenue in New York City.
In 1999, Cate Blanchett was nominated for an Oscar for the movie Elizabeth and wore a pair of Jimmy Choo's to the awards ceremony, which led to the debut of Jimmy Choo's designs on the red carpet. Jimmy Choo was mentioned in Sex and the City and became an immortalized classic. At the same time, the first specialty store opens in Beverly Hills, USA.
In April 2001, designer Jimmy Choo sold his 50 percent stake in the company to focus on the haute couture line that bore his name, which was later expanded to include handbags.
In 2001, under new chief executive Robert Bensoussan, the brand was discreetly positioned as "fashion fans' favorite shoe designer". Backed by a celebrity, Jimmy Choo's business expanded rapidly with vision and precise planning.
In 2003, boutiques opened on New Bond Street in London and Via San Pietro All'orto in Milan. The handbag collection was launched in the fall of 2003.
In 2005, the Madrid boutique opened. In the same year, flagship stores opened on Sloane Street in London and Avenue Montaigne in Paris.
In 2005 JimmyChoo was listed in SundayTime's FastTrack100 as one of the UK's 46 fastest growing companies.
2006 Launch of the jimmychoo.com website. Specialized store opened in PuertoBanus, Spain.
In 2007, the flagship store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills opened. Launched JimmyChoo eyewear collection.
In 2008, the flagship store opened in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) brand was awarded the British Fashion Council awarded the 2008 "Brand of the Year" award (BrandoftheYear), New York "Shoe News (FootwearNews)" magazine awarded the 2008 "Brand of the Year" award (BrandoftheYear), "Shoe News (FootwearNews)" magazine awarded the 2008 "Brand of the Year" award (Brand of the Year). Brand of the Year" by FootwearNews Magazine in New York, and the 2008 "Accessories Council Award of Excellence Brand of the Year" by the Accessories Council (ACEBrandoftheYear).
In 2008, specialized stores opened in Barcelona, StHonore, Cannes, Munich and Frankfurt. In the same year, Jimmy Choo and the artist Richard Phillips open a new boutique in Frankfurt. JimmyChoo collaborates with artist Richard Phillips.
In 2009, JimmyChoo collaborated with Hunter. Launched ProjectPep limited edition design series, and part of the proceeds will be donated to the EltonJohn AIDS Foundation (EJAF). JimmyChoo collaborates with H&M.
In 2010, Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) and the brand UGG cooperation, launched Choo's 24:7 series. In the same year launched Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) sneaker collection. Opening of the flagship store on Sant'Andrea in Milan. At the same time, a specialized store opens in Zurich.
In 2011, the Jimmy Choo fragrance collection was launched.
In fall/winter 2011, a men's footwear collection is launched. Specialized stores opened in Belgium (Belgium) Brussels (Brussels) and Antwerp (Antwerp), Switzerland (Switzerland) StMoritz (StMoritz) and Madrid's large shopping center ElCorteIngles.
In 2011, to celebrate its 15th anniversary, the ICON collection was launched on December 10th, featuring the brand's classic styles. JimmyChoo celebrated its 15th anniversary by announcing the formation of the JimmyChoo Foundation, and JimmyChoo collaborated with renowned photographer Nan Goldin on the Icons campaign.
In May 2011, JimmyChoo is acquired by German group Labelux for ￡500 million.
In November 2011, the founder of JimmyChoo announced that he no longer possessed a stake in JimmyChoo and withdrew from the position of president; Joshua Schulman, the former CEO of JimmyChoo, also left the company.
In 2011, the first men's footwear store opens in Burlington Arcade, London.
In 2012, the Amsterdam store opened.
In 2012, the Labelux Group announced the appointment of Pierre Denis as Chief Executive Officer of JimmyChoo.
In 2012, the first men's and women's boutique was opened in Elements, Hong Kong. JimmyChoo announced a collaboration with contemporary artist Rob Pruitt.
◆How to buy JimmyChoo
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JimmyChoo opened its first New York store in 1998, followed by a second store in Los Angeles in 1999. Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) has opened 26 new stores, 11 in the U.S., including flagship stores in New York and Dallas, Houston and Palm Beach, and the remaining 15 stores around the world, including four in the U.K., as well as stores in Dublin, Milan, Moscow and Dubai.
In 2004, JimmyChoo began to accelerate its growth by opening stores in existing and new markets, including Japan, Korea, France and Spain.
October 2007, the prestigious Jimmy Choo (JimmyChoo) finally came to China, in Shanghai Plaza 66 opened its first specialized store. After receiving a warm response at the Shanghai store, it landed at Beijing's China World Trade Center in April 2008.
As of 2013, JimmyChoo now has 150 boutiques in 32 countries***, as well as points of sale in some of the world's most prestigious select department stores and multi-brand boutiques.
Chinese Stores:
Shanghai Grand Gateway Plaza -- Women's Store
Address: Shop 146C, 1/F, Grand Gateway Plaza, No.1 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Tel: +862164280582
Plaza 66, Shanghai -Women's Store
Address: Shop 322-2, 3/F, Plaza 66, No.1266 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai
Tel: +862162883019
Shanghai EcoMart - Women's Store
Address: Shop 130, 1/F, iapm Plaza, No.999 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Tel: +862164280579
Shanghai Ringier Plaza--Men's Store
Address: Shop 130, 1/F, iapm Plaza, No.999 Middle Huaihai Rd. No. 166, 1/F, iapm Plaza, Shanghai Ring Road
Tel: +862164956669
Shanghai IFC - Women's Wear
Address: Shop L2-3, 2/F, Block D Mall, Shanghai IFC
Tel: + 862120280071
Tel: + 862120280071
Shanghai Ring Road, No. 999, Huaihai Zhong Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China. 862120280071
Nanjing Deji Plaza--Women's Clothing Store
Address: Shop F226, 2/F, Phase 2, Nanjing Deji Plaza, No.18 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing
Tel: +862586777257
Beijing SKP Shin Kong Place --Women's Flagship Store
Address: Shop D4033-3, 4F, SKP Shin Kong Place, Beijing
Tel: +861065331505
Beijing China World Trade Center - Women's Fashion Store <
Address: Shop SB118, B1F, China World Trade Center, No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel: +861065057277
Beijing Zhuozhan Shopping Mall--Ladies and Men's Wear
Address: 1G1, 1F, No.69, Fuxing Road, Beijing Store 1G22-25, 1F, Zhuozhan Shopping Mall, Haidian District, Beijing
Tel: +861065331505
Changchun Zhuozhan Department Store--Men's and Women's Clothing Store
Address: Shop C-1119-1, 1F, Zhuozhan Department Store, No.1255 Chongqing Road, Changchun City
Tel. +8623188483380
Shenyang Zhuozhan Shopping Center--Women's Store
Address: Shop No. 1130, Southeast Side, 1st Floor, Zhuozhan Shopping Center, No. 7-1 Beijing Street, Shenhe District, Shenyang City
Tel: +8623222795065
Tianjin Galaxy International Mall--Women's Store Tianjin Galaxy International Shopping Center -- Women's Store
Address: Shop 021-2, 1/F, Tianjin Galaxy International Shopping Center, Level 1, No.9 Paradise Road, Hexi District, Tianjin
Tel: +862283887316
Chengdu Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li -Men's and Women's Flagship Store (Asia's first two-storey flagship store)
Address: Shop F114, 1-2/F, Taikoo Li, Sino-Ocean, Chengdu
Tel: +862886654637
Xi'an Century Golden Flower Times Square- -Women's Clothing Store
Address: Shop 118, 1/F, Century Golden Flower Times Square, No. 336, East Huan Cheng Nan Road, Beilin District, Xi'an