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 By: Denise Don't you always wish you could wear shoes like mom. You know how you always wear those uncomfortable shoes when you get dress up. Well, Jimmy Choo shoes are the most comfortable shoes you can wear when you get dressed up. Jimmy Choo shoes are one of the most famous shoe companies known around the world. With such success there has to be a story behind his success today. Jimmy Choo has moved up in the shoe making world and it starts off with his history, then how he became famous, and now what his impact is on the world today.  In 1961 in Pedang, Malaysia the life of Jimmy Choo started and his career boosted from there. Making his first pair of shoes at the age of eleven.This only taught him the basics bit once,” His craftsmanship and designs were observed as he gained International fame with his creations, which were featured in a record eight pages of Vogue magazine in a 1988 issue” (Jimmy Choo Indo Base). After the spread in Vogue, Jimmy Choo’s designs became famous and worldwide.

After the record eight page spread in Vogue, Jimmy Choo became a worldwide name. To his name brand is in songs such as: Go Girl by Pitbull, Dignity by Hilary Duff, T-Shirt by Shontelle, and Dirty Money by Rap duo Clipse. Also in movies and television shows such as: Sex and the City, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, and a big favorite High School Musical 2. Jimmy Choo shoes are a favorite of Sharpay in the movie. One of the best parts of being famous is not just having your name in songs, but having your name in the title of a song such as Jimmy Choo by Shayne featuring Ashanti or The Jimmy Choos by Chester French. But that is not the only thing that is great about being famous. One of the greatest things is being able to have famous clients,” One of his most well-known client was the late Princess Diana, who was involved in a fatal car crash less than a day before Choo was to give her a new pair of shoes at Kensington Palace” (Jimmy Choo Biography).

With great success and huge amounts of money there has to be an impact made on the money in the world. Jimmy Choo shoes are well known which makes them cost a lot of money. They are comfortable and stylish but not the cheapest shoe. Jimmy Choo’s goal was reached and his impact in society was great. With the expensive price of the shoes, Jimmy Choo shoes are a great way to make money off of. An example is Kim Karadashin,” The reality star has donated a number of personal items, including Jimmy Choo shoes and accessories, Chanel bags, Missoni dresses and everything else under the sun to raise funds for the [|Dream Foundation]” (Kim Karadashian). With this money people were able to help others and help out by putting more money into the United States.

With such a great career Jimmy Choo had become well-known name. Jimmy Choo has moved up much in the world starting from working in a shoe factory to owning and designing his own shoe factory. Jimmy Choo has moved up much through the world it starts off with his history, then the way he became famous, and now what his impact is today on the world. The comfortable, couture, exquisite shoes by Jimmy Choo have a story behind them more than a person would think.



In every culture fashion is important and lets people express their culture. Fashion spreads all over the world from culture to culture; therefore designers use cultural elements in their clothing line. One famous designer is Vera Wang who was born in New York City, but her parents are from China. She grew up around Chinese traditions which helped influence her clothing line. In order to understand the importance of Vera Wang in the fashion world, it is necessary to examine her heritage, her aspirations, and her personal life today. Vera Wang grew up in Manhattan’s elite with her parents who were from China. As a young girl Vera enjoyed figure skating. “A talented figure skater, Wang competed professionally throughout her teens.” (Infomat) She competed and was very talented at this sport. When she did not make the U.S. Olympic Team she stopped figure skating and entered the fashion world. (Wikipedia) Vera became interested in fashion when she was a young girl because her mother took her to fashion shows while they were in Paris. (Biography) They often went to Paris because of her father’s job. Vera also studied at the University of Paris. Before she studied at the University of Paris she attended The Chapin School. She then graduated college from Sara Lawrence College. (Infomat) After her graduation she received a job for Vogue as a senior fashion editor. She served her position for sixteen years. She then worked for Ralph Lauren when turned do the position and editor-and-chief. She worked for Ralph Lauren for two years then opened a salon which featured her bridal gowns. She soon began to design clothes for television series, professional ice skaters, and ordinary people. “Wang first received international attention during the 1994 Olympics when she designed a hand-beaded ensemble for figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.” (Biog Vera now lives in New York City with her husband, Arthur Becker, and their two daughters. She has appeared in television series like Project Runway as a guest judge, Ugly Betty as herself, and The Apprentice as herself. “Vera Wang has sp ent more than twenty-five years in the fashion industry.” (Biography) Vera Wang is now a very successful woman with her career and personal life. She is one of the most famous designers around the world. She was born and grew up in New York City with her parents who were descendants from China. She now lives in New York City with her husband and daughters. Her childhood and family traditions influenced her to get involved in fashion design and become the successful person she is today.

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