tamara mellon,Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo Glint shoe boots
Tell us about your job.
Being President of Jimmy Choo means that I have to travel internationally for work year round - we\'re opening stores all over the world - so I travel to many of the openings. Also, we are constantly sourcing new materials and looking for inspiration, so I travel to the trade shows, as well as destinations that help with design inspiration. I am very involved on all aspects and decisions of the brand.
Who is the Jimmy Choo girl?
The Jimmy Choo girl is independent, fashion forward and knows exactly what she requires.
Picture: Jimmy Choo Glint suede shoe boot
balmain,tamara mellon,halston,Jimmy Choo
Saba/L leopard print pony bag
Name your favourite shopping destinations - worldwide.
I have some key favourite stores around the world. They are Decades in LA, Resurrection in LA and New York, Calypso in St Barts and NET-A-PORTER.
Any preferred clothing brands?
Halston!
What pieces are you after this season?
I love Balmain\'s sequin mini dress this season - the collection is fabulous!
Picture: Saba/L leopard print pony bag by Jimmy Choo
tamara mellon,Jimmy Choo
Jimmy Choo Glenys sandal
What inspires you?
My late father used to totally inspire me. He was such an amazing individual and entrepreneur and he really encouraged me to go for it with my business idea.
Which women (alive or dead) do you admire?
Bianca Jagger from Studio 54 days, very cool!
See Bianca Jagger: Fashion icon on handbag.com
Picture: Jimmy Choo Glenys sandal
lanvin,tamara mellon,Jimmy Choo
Kathy suede boot
What\'s your favourite item of clothing?
My Lanvin fur coat.
Are you a shopping repeat offender, and if so, what is the item you buy over and over again?
Skinny black jeans and black cocktail dresses - you can never have enough of either of these!
Picture: Kathy suede pull on boot by Jimmy Choo
tamara mellon,halston,Jimmy Choo
Halston spring/summer 2009
What handbag do you carry, and what\'s inside it?
The Jimmy Choo Lohla-Jayne bag in black Python. Inside; I have my blackberry, diary, a Jimmy Choo wallet and make-up bag.
One thing you hope to do before the end of the year is...
To take my daughter Araminta on safari in Africa.
See more pictures from the Halston spring/summer 2009 show
Picture: Halston spring/summer 2009
