Description: THE TOWERING WORLD OF JIMMY CHOO traces the story of one of the world's most successful luxury brands in fashion, which began with the partnership between British Vogue accessories editor Tamara Yeardye (now Tamara Mellon) and London-bas...
Synopsis THE TOWERING WORLD OF JIMMY CHOO traces the story of one of the world's most successful luxury brands in fashion, which began with the partnership between British Vogue accessories editor Tamara Yeardye (now Tamara Mellon) and London-based Malaysian shoe designer Jimmy Choo. Lauren Goldstein Crowe recounts how Mellon built the ready-to-wear side of the company to corporate megastar and pop culture icon status. This provocative account tells of the dreams, ambition, acumen, and scandal involved in the making of this wildly popular accessory.
Details
Publication Date:
2009-03-03
Size
Length:
228 pages
Height:
9.5 in
Width:
6.3 in
Thickness:
1.0 in
Weight:
16.6 oz
Publisher's Note Traces the rise of a London society girl to the head of one of the world's most famous shoe brands, describing how Tamara Yeardye convinced shoemaker Jimmy Choo to launch a factory-produced luxury footwear line and overcame daunting challenges at every stage.