Born: Penang, Malaysia, 1961
A relative newcomer to London’s footwear fraternity – who established himself within the space of a decade – Jimmy Choo has shod a variety of the rich and famous. His clients included Diana, Princess of Wales, who had countless pairs of his high _heels and flat pumps in her wardrobe.
Choo has gained a higher profile since the appointment of Tamara Yeardye, professional It Girl and managing director of the company, who has helped his name become known on both sides of the Atlantic. Today, Jimmy Choo has branches in London, New York, Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. The first menswear collection was launched in February 1999.