Designers / Malaysia · Accessories
Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker)
Prof. Datuk Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker) is a accessories label based in London, started in 1986. Behind the label: Prof. Datuk Jimmy Choo. It is known for handmade shoes; he left the Jimmy Choo brand in 2001. Latest milestone on record (September 2021): Opens JCA London Fashion Academy in Mayfair.
Quick facts
Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker) at a glance
- Behind the label
- Prof. Datuk Jimmy Choo
- Based
- London, Malaysia
- Since
- 1986
- Focus
- Accessories
- Makes
- Couture shoes; fashion education through JCA London Fashion Academy
- Trained
- Cordwainers, London
- @profjimmychoo ↗
The person and the label
Who is behind Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker)?
Penang-born Jimmy Choo trained at Cordwainers in London and opened his own London shop in 1986, Tatler Asia reports. In 1996 he co-founded J. Choo Ltd with Tamara Mellon; he sold his stake and left in 2001. The Jimmy Choo brand is now owned by Capri Holdings, with Sandra Choi as creative director, and he has no role in it.
That distinction matters when you shop: shoes sold as Jimmy Choo today are the brand’s, not the shoemaker’s. He opened JCA London Fashion Academy in Mayfair in 2021.
Timeline
Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker), dated
More from Malaysia
Other Malaysia labels to know
- Bernard Chandran Couture and eveningwear · since 1993
- House of Toi Couture and eveningwear · since 1989
- Khoon Hooi Ready-to-wear · since 1999
- Melinda Looi Couture and eveningwear
- Rizman Ruzaini Couture and eveningwear · since 2005
- Fiziwoo Ready-to-wear
- Alia Bastamam Ready-to-wear · since 2011
- Behati Textile heritage · since 2018
- Innai and Innai Red Textile heritage · since 2003
- Hatta Dolmat Slow and sustainable
- Tanoti Textile heritage
Read the full Malaysia guide, with the method behind it and where to see the work in person.
Sources
Sources
Represent Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker) and spotted an error? Send a correction with a link to the record.
Quick answers
Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker), answered
Who is behind Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker)?
- Prof. Datuk Jimmy Choo. Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker) is a accessories label based in London.
When was Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker) founded?
- 1986, according to the sources listed on this page.
What does Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker) make?
- Couture shoes; fashion education through JCA London Fashion Academy. It is known for handmade shoes; he left the Jimmy Choo brand in 2001.
Where did the designer of Jimmy Choo (the shoemaker) train?
- Cordwainers, London.