Jimmy Choo, Esq, OBE

Career: shoe designer; started own label 1988; has designed for the Royal Shakespeare Co and for the films Goldeneye (featuring character James Bond) and French Kiss; clients incl royalty, film stars, pop stars and many other celebrities; visiting prof London Inst 2001-; Best Accessories Award Bridal Awards 1989, Accessory Designer of the Year Br Fashion Awards 2000 (nominated 6 times 1989-94), Gold Award Assoc of Colls 2000; Hon Dato given by Sultan of Pahang for contribution to Malaysia; Hon Liveryman Worshipful Co of Cordwainers 2004