Jimmy Choo

About

Malaysian fashion designer who founded Jimmy Choo Ltd., which is known for its selection of handmade women's shoes.

Before Fame

He made shoes for the first time when he was 11 years old and attended Cordwainers Technical College in Hackney, England.

Trivia

He has won numerous awards including the 2011 Design for Asia Award in the World's Outstanding Chinese Designer category.

Family Life

He married Rebecca Choo. His son Danny Choo became a popular blogger.

Associated With

He founded Jimmy Choo Ltd with British Vogue magazine editor Tamara Mellon in 1996.