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Designer collaborations continue and in a surprise move H&M have selected Tamara Mellon’s Jimmy Choo – famous for their sexy shoes – as the next installment. Following on the heels of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf, Comme des Garcons and Roberto Cavalli, it seems the perfect time to focus on footwear! With shoes trending upward, anticipation was high – and Jimmy Choo did not disappoint. Fabulous sexy & strappy high heels in glamorous black covered in heavy metal hardware,
electric blue gloss patents and graphic zebra prints – sold out instantly! A range of beautiful bags in soft and supple qualities was equally successful. But the surprise came in apparel – which is a first for Jimmy Choo – where vintage 80’s Montana, Versace and even New York’s legendary Fabrice provided inspiration. Cobalt suede ‘wedge’ dresses, chiffons beaded with shooting stars, glittering sequined dresses and blousons, leather jackets and fabulous furs flew off the racks! Goes without saying – as unexpected as H&M’s decision was – another sellout was at hand – begging the question – “How will they top this one?”

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