Is Jimmy Choo Chinese or Japanese?

Jimmy Choo is neither Chinese nor Japanese. The designer is actually Malaysian. He was born Zhou Yang Jie in Penang, Malaysia, in 1948. He was inspired by watching the work of his father, who was a shoe designer, and at the age of 11, he made his first pair of shoes for his mom's birthday. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jimmy Choo shoes and accessories.