Hot off the Racks: Jimmy Choo AW 2010
There are shoes, and then there are Jimmy Choos. Recently, I was lucky enough to be invited to a media preview of the iconic designer’s Autumn/Winter 2010 line, where Jimmy Choo representatives had a presentation to introduce a few of the collection’s key items to the press. But as usual, instances like these call for visuals, not words; so click on and enjoy!
Fashion News from Around the World
While movie watchers and fashion fans across the globe countdown the seconds to May 27th for the release of Sex and the City 2, the book version promises a slight reprieve from the grand anticipation - sort of like a tasty appetizer before the main course. In other fashion news today, Londoners hunt down a free pair of Jimmy Choo shoes, a fashion runway trend is put to the reality test with disappointing results, and Apple iPad puts down the clamp down on nipples. Also, you can now literally spray on a new eye colour - true story!
Fashion News from Around the World
While all the rage may have been plus-sized models, another new breed of models are coming up through the limelight - physically challenged models. Shock and horror, perhaps? But none more so than the news of Lily Allen quitting music to pursue a new career! In other news, everybody's favourite high street store dabbles in beauty, while Malayia votes for their most trusted names and China denounces the most overrated brands in their country. Come find out the deets in this week's fashion news around the world.
Fashion News from Around the World
2010 is all about comfy street wear as trackpants are deemed the new 'Trousers of the Season' and Jimmy Choo tackles sneakers! In other fashion news; Google makes their next move in world domination by releasing their very own fashion line, vintage haute couture finds an exhibition in Hong Kong and guess who placed tops at at the fashion buzzword list of the year?
Where & Wear: Jimmy Choo 72 PEP Photography Session (MY)
Jimmy Choo Malaysia recently hosted a Photography Session in conjunction with the launch of Project PEP Collection at Jimmy Choo boutique, KLCC. Along with the fancy champagne, find out what else went down!
Fashion News from Around The World
In a new feature on Tongue in Chic, we bring you a weekly news round up of what's going moving and shaking in the global fashion-scape. This week Yves Saint Laurent is in the news and auction block again, Luella shuts down, the CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund 09 winner is announced, the world goes cuckoo for some Jimmy Choo shoes, celebrities play designers, fashion stands victorious against terrorism, living like Carrie Bradshaw has never been easier, new fashion reads and accessories get the due recognition deserved.
Project PEP / 72
There is a new charity project in town for us to be a part of and it involves shoes and bags! Malaysian-born, world renown shoemaker, Jimmy Choo announced the launch of Project PEP with the Elton John Aids Foundation which is designed to support the funding of the Simelela Rape Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.
New on the Block: Massimo Dutti and Jimmy Choo
Having written about the launch of Massimo Dutti in ION Orchard, Singapore, here's a deeper look into their Autumn / Winter 09 Collection. Also, Jimmy Choo has launched their Autumn / Winter 09 collection. Click to read more!
Project PEP by Jimmy Choo
There's a new line of Jimmy Choos due for launch this November! The Project PEP collection encapsulates a distinct and collectible tribal punk rock motif that captures universality and individualistic spirit. The best part is, Project PEP not only looks good; it also supports a great cause.
Jimmy Choo Collaborates With H&M
H&M's latest collaboration has the entire fashion world abuzz with excitement. The name 'Jimmy Choo' is synonymous with the words 'shoes' and 'must-have'. Now, the Jimmy Choo brand is set to design a guest fashion collection with H&M which will be available in H&M stores across the world from 14th November this year.
TiC Tock, New On The Block
All the press releases we're receiving are flooding our desks and today, we'll be posting our favourite picks from Jimmy Choo, Eclipse and Pedro. They include shoes, dresses, bags, and a piece from Eclipse that we cannot forget - shimmery leggings!
Estelle In Datuks Bernard and Jimmy
This is kinda late, but it just struck me that singer Estelle was decked head-to-toe in Malaysian designer wear at the MTV Europe Music Awards two months ago in London!
Around the World
After 15 years, organisers of New York’s Fashion Week, IMG Fashion have announced that they will move the event to Lincoln Center starting September 2010. The location offers more space - around 87,000 square feet versus 70,000 square feet at Bryant Park. Such a move while unpopular with some will be a relief for the park management which has often complained about the disruptions caused by the twice-annual event, estimated to draw more than 100,000 visiting store buyers and fashion editors each time.
Jimmy Choo/iGoogle Collaboration
With iGoogle you get a customizable startpage, with Jimmy Choo you get fabulous shoes that express your personality. IGoogle's fashion-forward step into the world of technology gives all computer-savvy fashionistas a chance to have their Jimmy Choo couture on the screen as well.
TiC Tock, New On The Block
Extra, extra, read all about it! This week on our fashion headlines... shoes, bags, lingerie and more.
Jimmy Choo: A/W 2008 Campaign
Jimmy Choo unveils its Autumn/Winter 2008 advertising campaign! Shot by New York based fashion photographer Terry Richardson, the campaign features American supermodel Angela Lindvall, amongst the gilt and splendour of the newly renovated Plaza Hotel on Central Park, New York. As usual, Jimmy Choo pack a punch with their eye-grabbing footwear. Check out these glamourous campaign images. We're sure you'll agree.
Jimmy Choo End of Season Sale
By: Alysia Song
Did that just make you squeal like I did?
Jimmy Choo will be on sale from 31st July to 3rd August. So if you thought you had already spent enough during the Malaysian MegaSale, you thought wrong.
