Choo shoes anyone?

When R.Adlington won gold medals at the recent Olympics, she also bagged herself with a couple of Jimmy Choo shoes.

J.Choo was born in Pulau Pinang , Malaysia. His real name is actually Jimmy Chow but thanks to some mix up at the registrar office and the name Choo stucked . He is a prominent figure in the fashion industry and a very famous shoe designer based in London, England. Among his famous customers are Natalie Imbruglia, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron , the late Diana and his collection was also worn by actresses in The Sopranos, Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada.

He started designing and making shoes when he was only 11 years old. He graduated from Cordwainers' Technical College in London. He had a humble beginning , he worked part time at restaurants and as a cleaner at a shoe factory to help with his college fund. Back in Malaysia he is known as Dato' Jimmy Choo (the title Dato's was bestowed to him by the King of Pahang and Governor of Penang). Back in the UK he conffered an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II. He is now British citizen and resides in London. He also has set up a shoemaking institute in Malaysia. His designing skills are not limited to shoes, but also handbags and sunglasses. (pic courtesy of J.C's website)

I don't think I could ever afford a pair of Choo's shoes!