Jimmy Choo
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Jimmy Choo OBE (Chinese : 周仰傑; pinyin: Zhōu Yǎngjié) is a Hakka Chinese designer based in London, England. Jimmy Choo is famous for expensive, hand-made shoes and handbags. Among his many well-known clients are Natalie Imbruglia and Katie Holmes, as well as the late Diana, Princess of Wales. His company was bought in May of 1996 by Tamara Mellon, a fashion retailer.
Jimmy Choo's name is actually Jimmy Chow. The registrar spelled his name incorrectly on his birth certificate, resulting in the now well-known name of Jimmy Choo. He was born in Penang, Malaysia, and studied at Cordwainers' Technical College (now the London College of Fashion). Coming from a family of shoemakers, he created his first shoe at age 11.
The flagship store is located in London, but there are 14 other locations:
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There's a Jimmy Choo store in Brazil, Thailand and a few other places; see the Jimmy Choo website for the address