Exotic journeys don’t have to mean beach-bound. This season, the Jimmy Choo Cruise collection takes its cue not only from ideas of beautiful coastlines and glamorous poolside scenes but also from the modern urban landscape – the ultimate backdrop to any wild escapade. This is a collection that travels from luxurious ladylike totes, which follow clean graphic lines, to hand knitted raffia hobo bags, and from tall playfully coloured wedges to sophisticated skyscraper stilettos in glossy patent finishes. Thrilling prints collide – racy zebra stripes and exuberant displays of Seventies-inspired florals are all in the mix. In short, Jimmy Choo Cruise 2012 is a collection that is as perfectly suited to city destinations as it is to the most remote, far-flung locations.
Sultry Sixties French actresses such as Anouk Aimée and Charlotte Rampling, Jimmy Choo heroines of AW11, continue to inspire with their alluring ability to play off fierce femininity and ladylike charm with all-out sex appeal in a clever game of seduction. An erotic, naughty undertone runs through this collection and is best played out via hues of soft nude in sumptuous box leather or in sheer mesh contrasted with glossy black and other fetishistic details such as reveal-and-conceal peek-a-boo cutouts, and bondage multi-straps.
But this is a collection too that revels in bold bursts of colour and exotica. Jumpstarting graphic black and white, find fuchsia, coral pink, orange, Klein blue, vivid green, and chrome yellow – all made livelier by way of slick patent finishes, lustrous stingray and pony leathers, and colour-saturated suedes. Add silver and gold metallic finishes, and a dusting of glamorous glitter, and Jimmy Choo Cruise 2012 makes for a dynamic statement.
Impeccable style; CAMILLE a beautiful tote in luxurious white box leather is a classic design, but with a concealed purse boasting wild zebra pony, it comes with added bite. So too does PEARL, this black strappy sandal sits atop a 120mm wedge decorated in an invigorating pop of florals.

New wave; as thoughts turn to escape and adventure, it’s those elements of the ocean – exotic stingray and scuba – that come together to impressive effect in CAYLA a zebra printed shagreen clutch with dazzling black pave trim, and DUSKY a graphic 100mm thong sandal boot in sporty orange neoprene.
Artisan luxury and urban modernity collide in LARA an haute hippy hobo intricately woven in multi-coloured sport laces, and CAYLA a hinged flip clutch in glowing yellow patent. Give them a boost via SEQUIN a 125mm wedge decorated in an organic star print design and suspended inside a Perspex case.
The handbag star of AW11, CATHERINE, welcomes this season’s brilliant redux in vivid orange lizard. Play to its wild side with JET a 120mm platform multi-strapped sandal in black vacchetta and zebra printed pony.
Jimmy Choo redefines ladylike classicism with punchy injections of print. CASSIDY, a smart handheld bag in soft box leather reveals a racy side in zebra print pony, while ORION, a chic 120mm spindly spike-heeled peek-a-boo pump turns creative in a burst of radical retro-style florals.
For a tamer approach, CASSIE in nude and black zebra print pony is a subtler prize; a contrast chili-red patent trim sets it alight. Pair with SISKIN; elevated up on a 145mm hidden platform, it’s a fetishistic take on the prim Mary Jane.
BEAK, the classic 110mm evening sandal is re-energized in a modern mix of mirrored leather and molded fuchsia jersey strapping, adding a techno edge. Coordinate with COSMA a streamlined cylinder clutch in lacquered white slats and gilded trim.
For bright nights, KOKO a 145mm platform black suede sandal with gold glitter piping, and CAYLA in glossy lipstick red patent make for a mesmerizing double act.
In the city, poolside, or beachside – KYLA a roomy carry all in tropical floral print denim, and UMBRA a 145mm platform clog in zesty lacquered orange – are sure to enliven the scene.
Think big: CAPRI, a magnificent basket bag woven in nude glitter raffia accented with smart white patent and decorated with BANDANA in floral print cotton voile, is partnered with PEARL, a 120mm high-volume wedge sandal that combines a crafty patchwork display of inlaid leather in kaleidoscopic colour.
Downtime, slip into WALLACH, Jimmy Choo’s classic ballerina pump debuting in six hues; black biker leather, floral print with black patent toe cap and a host of all-patent styles in white, green, orange and neon pink – all piped in graphic black.
The favourite espadrille wedge is constantly evolving – presenting new prints, hot hues, and clever ways with construction. The Opanca-style PRIMROSE is the star style in floral print, while other delights include PERRY in orange suede or zebra print pony, POLAR a peep-toe sling back design, PHYLIS in white patent and POW, the classic flat espadrille.
CHOO 24:7 – CRUISE 2012 COLLECTION
Choo 24:7 – Jimmy Choo’s definitive assortment of iconic shoes, boots, and bags is an ever evolving collection, and this season sees the collection expand with new styles revised in fresh colours and finishes.
Choo 24:7 Shoes see the addition of stiletto wedge BIEL, lacquered in glossy classics such as black, nude, red and champagne patent as well as seasonal brights such as orange, turquoise, navy, white and fuchsia. The wedge heel is sculpted, and in some variations sheathed in gold metallic, in a stiletto trompe l’oeil, to faithfully retain a Jimmy Choo streamline sexiness. Variations in heel height, close- or peep-toe insure a wedge for every sartorial style.
Also new for Cruise is ANOUK, a masterpiece of stiletto engineering that takes the Jimmy Choo pump to 120 mm in perfect chic proportions. Interpreted in the season’s glossy patent shades as well as zebra print pony, the ultimate stiletto pump also is available in wardrobe essential colours such as black, nude and red.

Choo 24:7 Bags evolve into a smaller scale with the return of ROSALIE, now scaled down to a mid-size version. Perennially chic, this season features arm-candy colours of white, black, fuchsia and neon orange. RIVERA takes the proportions down to clutch size, with an envelope wristlet and RIVER, a sleek, tailored shoulder bag, in the season’s vivid palette of fuchsia, neon orange, yellow, turquoise and white. Finally, wherever well-heeled travelers are headed, Jimmy Choo’s coffee cup holder perfectly compliments these new 24:7 additions and will have intrepid explorers feeling right at home – regardless of continent

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