Haute Today

When I waved 2 golden tickets to Jimmy Choo spring collection preview night in front of her nose, Donatella nearly fainted. Even for the seasoned shoe-addict like myself, these invites are hard to come by, so when told it was her birthday present, she planted a kiss right on my … ear! Hmm it was promising to be an unforgettable night. Mind you my ear didn’t stop ringing for the rest of it.

Nobody would argue that Choo’s spring collection shoes are smoking hot in every sense of the word, despite the impracticality (some heels are five inches) and their ability to make the wearer look like a regular at an S&M club.

The shoes, the bags, the semi-naked models and the price tags – everything was grand, but what really stood out for me was the lack of male population and finger food. I guess it would be challenging to eat when your hands are generously greased up with La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream – yes there were hand and foot massages and of course there was French champagne…

You see Jimmy Choo shoes all over the red carpet and you know they cost a small fortune, but if you want a quick in with the fashionistas, here is a quick fact that will make you sound like a shoe-pro: Jimmy Choo ready-to-wear shoes are not really designed by the Malaysian shoe genius. The famous designer sold his company share in 2001. Today if you want shoes that actually have anything to do with Jimmy Choo himself, you’ll have to purchase them from Jimmy Choo Couture. Available by appointment only at 18 Connaught Street in Paddington, London, England.

I believe that’s where Donatella is heading next year for her birthday.

Photos courtesy of Trina So.