The first standalone luxury footwear brand to go public, Jimmy Choo is an internationally renowned fashion house, and its bold Romy stilettos, glitzy Bing mules and sleek, minimalist Minori boots dazzle on red carpets, wedding reception dancefloors and in oft-Instagrammed restaurant interiors all over the world.
Jimmy Choo was born Zhou Yang Jie in 1948 in Penang, Malaysia. Growing up, the young Mr. Choo showed an early interest in the family business — his father was a prominent shoe designer in Penang — and made his first pair of shoes in his father’s workshop at the age of 11.
Choo moved to England in his early 20s to attend Cordwainers Technical College. He subsequently worked for a couple of footwear manufacturers and honed his skills. In 1986, Choo set up a modest handmade shoe business in East London. Ten years later, with the support of Vogue magazine's fashion editor at the time, Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo Ltd. went global with clothing, purses and accessories largely crafted in Italy and stores in Manhattan, Beverly Hills and elsewhere.
The Jimmy Choo brand quickly gained a reputation for its sophisticated and elegant footwear designs, which were often adorned with luxurious materials like Swarovski crystals, pearls, and exotic animal skins. The company became a favorite among celebrities, including Princess Diana, who wore Choo on an official visit to Australia. Choo gifted a pair of heels — now on display at the Smithsonian — to Michelle Obama for the presidential inauguration of her husband, Barack Obama. The TV series Sex in the City, which regularly celebrated Manolos and made a star of Fendi’s iconic Baguette, featured countless pairs of Jimmy Choo heels that heightened the visibility of the brand and cemented Choo’s legendary status in footwear and design.
In 2001, Choo sold his share of the company to Tamara Mellon and private equity firm Equinox Luxury Holdings, but he continued to work as a designer for the brand until 2011 before launching a new luxury footwear brand, Jimmy Choo Couture, which specializes in bespoke shoes and handbags.
Over the course of his career, Choo has been recognized for his contributions to the fashion industry, having earned numerous awards and accolades. In 2002, he was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire), and in 2011, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Footwear News Achievement Awards.
And shoe design is still a family business, as two of Choo’s nieces both work in fashion — Sandra Choi is creative director at Jimmy Choo, while his other niece, Lucy Choi, founded her shoe label in London in 2012.
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Jimmy Choo London Italian Black Brushed Leather Stiletto Pumps Size 40 c 1990s
By Jimmy Choo
Located in University City, MO
Jimmy Choo London Italian black brushed leather stiletto spike pumps Size 40 c 1990s The classic black leather pumps are designed with brushed black leather with a slight matte shee...
$163Sale Price|49% Off
JIMMY CHOO Crystal Marine Black Leather Ankle Wrap Sandals
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Jimmy Choo "Marine" black leather ankle wrap sandals. Cage stye stilettos featuring circular rhinestone crystal embellishments at the front. Soft leather straps wrap and tie around...
$380Sale Price|20% Off
New Jimmy Choo Swarovski Sunglasses With Case & Box $595
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Conroe, TX
Jimmy Choo Brand New *Stunning in Black * Silver Hardware * Swarovski Crystal at Temples * Resin Frames * ROCK/S 0807 * Made in Italy * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * Comes with Case, Cle...
Jimmy Choo stilettoes 'Rosie 120'
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JIMMY CHOO - (Made in Italy) Gold nappa leather stilettoes with a front bow. Ankle bridle and small platform. Size 40FR indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Heel h...
$489Sale Price|40% Off
New Jimmy Choo Patent Leather Heels Platform Pumps Sz 39.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Stunning Jimmy Choo Heels Gorgeous High Shine Patent Plum Peep Toe Size: 39.5 Heel 4.5" Front Platform 1" Leather Footbed With Jimmy Choo Dust Cover
Jimmy Choo x Mugler 2022 sandals
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JIMMY CHOO - (Made in Italy) Golden leather knee-high gladiator sandals with metallic strips and chains. Size 41FR indicated. A 2022 Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Jimmy Choo Stilettoes 'Max 150'
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JIMMY CHOO - (Made in Italy) Yellow satin platform stilettoes ornamented with different-sized rhinestones, open shoe tips, wrist bridles, leather insole. Size 40FR. Condition: Very ...
Jimmy Choo Chad 90 Pointed Toe Red Velvet Knee High Boots 41
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jimmy Choo Chad 90 Pointed Toe Red Velvet Knee High Boots size 41 Heel Height 3.75” Calf circumference 14” New, never worn outside Sold out online/in stores
Jimmy Choo ankle boot n39 like new
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Jimmy Choo black leather ankle boot number 39 like new Side Zippers Heel 13 cm Plateau 2cm Regular fit, comes with box and dust bag
Jimmy Choo stilettoes 'Max 150'
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JIMMY CHOO - (Made in Italy) Blue stin platform stilettoes ornamented with different-sized rhinestones. Ankle bridle. Leather insole. Size 40FR. Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Jimmy Choo stilettoes 'Max 150'
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JIMMY CHOO - (Made in Italy) Pink satin platform stilettoes ornamented with different-sized rhinestones, open shoe tips, and wrist bridles. Leather insole. Size 40FR. Condition: Ver...
Jimmy Choo stilettoes 'Max 150'
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JIMMY CHOO - (Made in Italy) Blue satin platform stilettoes ornamented with different-sized rhinestones, open shoe tips, and wrist bridles. Leather insole. Size 40. Condition: Very ...
Platine glitter stiletto JIMMY CHOO
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Platine glitter stiletto . Heel's height = 11cm SHOE SIZE = 40 1/2
Jimmy Choo Purple and Coral Lizard Woven Slide Heels - 39
By Jimmy Choo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jimmy Choo Purple and Coral Lizard Woven Slides with Heels - 39. These slides are purple lizard-skin with single-woven strips. They are in excellent condition and show only minor wea...
$366Sale Price|20% Off
Jimmy Choo Early 2000s Black leather ankle strap sandals
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Milano, IT
- Jimmy Choo early 2000s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Black leather open toe sandals - Adjustable ankle strap with a buckle closure - Made in Italy - Good Conditions - Comes without...
Jimmy Choo Verona Size 39.5 Black Rhinestone Crystal Knit Sneakers Shoes Trainer
By Jimmy Choo
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful, yet super comfortable Jimmy Choo black knit embellished sneakers ! Simply slips on, and stretches to fit. Made in Italy In great condition ( worn twice ) Marked Size 39.5
$860Sale Price|20% Off
New Jimmy Choo Glitter Heels Pumps Sz 39.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Conroe, TX
Jimmy Choo * Brand New * Stunning Red Carpet Heels * Euro Size: 39.5 Dusted Glitter Gold * Two Adjustable Ankle Strap * Leather Footbed * Rounded Toe * 4" Heel * With Box & Dust Co...
Jimmy Choo Shimmery Silver Slingback Heels with Bedazzlement - 37
By Jimmy Choo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jimmy Choo Shimmery Silver Slingback Heels with Bedazzlement - 37. These heels have a shimmery silver color. On the slingback, there is a rhinestone ...
Jimmy Choo Black Wool and Leather Boots
By Jimmy Choo
Located in London, GB
A great pair of boots for Spring by Jimmy Choo. In a black wool fabric with leather trim and lining . The boots have been very lightly worn and still have the Bergdorf price ticket...
$433Sale Price|20% Off
Jimmy Choo Early 2000s Brown leather Corset ankle wrap sandals
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Milano, IT
- Jimmy Choo Early 2000s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Brown leather sandals - Open toes - Corset-style vamps with ankle warps - 10cm heels - Bronze tone hardware - Finished with lea...
Jimmy Choo Tan Suede Knee High Boots 41
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jimmy Choo Tan Suede Knee High Boots size 41 Heel Height 4” Calf opening 14.5” Lightly worn, still in great condition
JIMMY CHOO black DONNA/S Cat-Eye Sunglasses 807IR
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Jimmy Choo Donna 807IR cat-eye sunglasses in black acetate and light gold-tone metal temples. Have been worn and show some faint scratches on the lenses. Overall in ve...
$148Sale Price|49% Off
Jimmy Choo "Neyo 120" Nude Cork Wedges 37 As New
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lovely nude colored suede with cork wedges and rubber soles. These are edgy and comfortable. They feature open toes; adjustable ankle strap; a cork wedge with the Jimmy Choo logo inc...
Black Jimmy Choo Glitter Lace Strappy Heeled Sandals
By Jimmy Choo
Located in New York, NY
Black glitter lace strappy heeled sandals by Jimmy Choo. Lacquered heels. Zip closures at counters. 1" platform height, 4" heel height.
Jimmy Choo London Glittered open toe size 38
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Open toe Glittered Silver color Heel height cm 10 (3,93 inches) Plateau cm 1,5 (0,59 inches)
Jimmy Choo Nixon Embroidered Denim Platform Mules Size 39
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Jimmy Choo Nixon Embroidered Denim Platform Mules Size 39 Elevate your style with these stunning Jimmy Choo Nixon Denim Platform Mules, featuring a vibrant denim blue and multi-col...
Jimmy Choo lace stilettos
By Jimmy Choo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JIMMY CHOO -(Made in Italy) Black leather stilettos with lace and velvet. Size 37. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Heel height: 10 cm SKU:CH90
Jimmy Choo Rose Gold Sparkly Slingback Heel 40.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jimmy Choo Rose Gold Sparkly Slingback Heel 40.5. These beautifully elegant shoes are in good condition with only some noticeable wear on the sole and on the top of the heel. They...
Jimmy Choo Purple Metallic Themis Raffia Slide Sandal-Size 37.5-NEW
By Jimmy Choo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jimmy Choo Purple Metallic Themis Raffia Slide Sandal-Size 37.5 A purple metallic 3” wide macramé-inspired upper of knotted raffia strap brings a breezy, boho-chic aesthetic to this ...
2000's Jimmy Choo Silver Grey Lurex 'Agnes' Pump
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 2000's Agnes Pump by Jimmy Choo in a gun metal grey lurex. Classic pointed-toe silhouette is reimagined in dazzling glitter fabric that catches the light with every movement. Si...
Jimmy Choo Earth tones Snake Sandal - 38.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jimmy Choo Earth tones Snake Sandal - 38.5 These amazing Jimmy Choo snake skin heels are in excellent condition. There is a beautiful woven detail in...
Jimmy Choo Gold Watersnake Sandal w/ Swarovski Buckle - 39 - NEW/NEVER WORN
By Jimmy Choo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jimmy Choo Gold Watersnake Sandal w/ Swarovski Buckle - 39 - NEW?NEVER WORN These stunning heels have never been worn before. They have a beautiful wrap around strap that is embellis...
$660Sale Price|20% Off
Jimmy Choo Python multicoloured Sandals Decollete
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Capri, IT
Jimmy Choo Python multicoloured Sandals Decollete
Jimmy Choo London Patent Leather Sandals IT 38.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Patent leather Brown color With studs Heel height cm 10 (3,93 inches) Fast shipping from Italy
JIMMY CHOO Havana ANAHI TORTOISE BUTTERLY Sunglasses Gradient Brown 5013U
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Jimmy Choo Anahi sunglasses feature Havana brown tortoiseshell butterfly acetate frames with gradient brown lenses. The frame’s shape is inspired by the facets o...
Jimmy Choo, Croco printed heels in black
By Jimmy Choo
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Jimmy Choo, Croco printed heels in black. The item is in very good condition. • CONDITION: very good condition • SIZE: 39 • INSOLE MEASUREMENTS: 25.5 cm • HEEL MEASUREMENTS: 12 ...
Jimmy Choo, pink satin crystal peep-toe sandals
By Jimmy Choo
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Jimmy Choo, pink satin crystal peep-toe sandals. The item has very light signs of use, and heel has a plastic cover. Comes with dustbag. • CONDITION: good condition • SIZE: 38.5 ...
Tan Jimmy Choo Suede Pointed-Toe Pumps
By Jimmy Choo
Located in New York, NY
Tan suede pointed-toe pumps by Jimmy Choo. Leather covered heels. 4.75" heel height.
Jimmy Choo Womens Size 39.5 Black Crystal Demi Slip On Sneakers 44jc54s
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 10.75" Width: 3.6" Height: 3.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Size: 39.5 Exterior: Excellent Interior: Very Minor Fad...
2000s Jimmy Choo Couture Silk Shoe Trees Perfumed Liners
By Jimmy Choo
Located in London, GB
Rare JIMMY CHOO COUTURE Silk Shoe Trees Perfumed Liners, presented in a gold lined padded gift box signed Jimmy Choo Condition: very good Measure...
Black & Gold Jimmy Choo Cap-Toe Ballet Flats
By Jimmy Choo
Located in New York, NY
Black and gold suede and glitter cap-toe ballet flats by Jimmy Choo. Rubber soles.
Jimmy Choo Sandales EU39 Green Suede Heels Sandals UK6 US8.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in PARIS, FR
Jimmy Choo sandals in green suede, 2 wide soft crossed straps on the front of the foot, thin strap closed on the ankle with a light gold metal pin buckle, stiletto heel and small fro...
JIMMY CHOO Cork Kitten Heels 1JC111K
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Dix hills, NY
JIMMY CHOO Cork Kitten Heels 1JC111K OVERALL EXCELLENT + CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+) Accessories: Box Signs of Wear: Front: Excellent Back: Excellent Side: Excellent Bottom: E...
Jimmy Choo London Leather boots size 39
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Leather Black color Internal zip Heel height cm 10 (3,93 inches) total boots height cm 50 (19,6 inches)
2020s Jimmy Choo Black Leather Ankle Boots EU Size 39
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Arnhem, NL
Ankle platform boots by Jimmy Choo made of black leather with black crystals embellishment. Never worn in perfect condition. They will be delivered with the original box and the dust...
Jimmy Choo London Sequins Sneakers 39
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Sequins Black color Laces Black and white sole Fast shipping from Italy
Jimmy Choo Women's Black Satin Sandal, Size 37, 12cm Heel
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fantastic and "as new" Jimmy Choo sandal Satin Black color Heel height 12 cm (4.72 inches) Size 37 Zip in the back Used twice Made in Italy Worldwide express shipping included in th...
$876Sale Price|20% Off
Black Jimmy Choo Lace-Up Heeled Ankle Boots Size 37.5
By Jimmy Choo
Located in New York, NY
Black leather lace-up heeled ankle boots by Jimmy Choo. Gold-tone hardware. Stacked heels. Lace-up detailing at tops. Zip closures at inner sides. 6" shaft height, 3" heel height. D...