Sofia DelPozzo
On October 18th Jimmy Choo and Jean Paul Gaultier released a shoe line collaboration, a big deal for luxury fashion as the two brands from different backgrounds are coming together for one fabulous line.
This collaboration will be something both buyers of Jimmy Choo and Jean Paul Gaultier have never seen before because of the drastic differences in both brands styles. Jimmy Choo is known for their fabulous luxury shoes while Jean Paul Gaultier is known for their luxurious perfume collections and eccentric patterns. This collaboration combines exactly that. The collection portrays a flair of funky patterns and well-crafted glamour.
This line was designed by the creative directors of both brands, Sandra Choi from Jimmy Choo and Florence Tétier from Jean Paul Gaultier who were excited to bring on Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue as the front of the campaign. “She was very into it and she told us anecdotes of when she met Jean Paul. This is something which is super important for me, to work with people who make sense with the brand, they don’t have to be old friends of the brand, but they have to have a story about the brand and she really did.” Womens Wear Daily gave this quote from Tétier in an interview with Choi.
The collection has a style of shoe for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a sexy pair of boots for a night out or something more like the Sling Back 60 for a more classic look. The Over the Knee Boot above, gives the collection a sense of rebellion, looking like a pattern of tattoos going up the leg. Another fabulous shoe, the Pump 60, portrays a similar look to the over the knee boots, but the variety of colorful gems give them some extra sass and gives the collection a glamourous look. Jimmy Choo and Jean Paul Gaultier sure know how to create a collection different from the rest.
