Being the shoe lover that I am, it was like a dream come true to meet Dato' Jimmy Choo in person. Like how Charlie finally gets to meet the brains behind the chocolate factory; I was Charlie, and I finally got to meet my Willy Wonka.
The ready to wear Jimmy Choo brand is up for sale and Dato Jimmy Choo has plans to buy the brand back. Despite varied opinions over his quest, the opinion I formed after meeting him was that this man was different, inspiring if I may, for trying and not giving up at all the negativity.
He answered questions in a very polite manner, attended to every photograph request, and managed to churn out drawings of 3 different shoes in a short time--one for The Breakfast Show, one for Bella and one for me :)
Sorry had to watermark his drawing, cause Dato' Jimmy Choo did ask me if this was going to be for sale and I assured him it's not :)
It was amazing to see him sit down and draw what came to mind on the spot, amazing how his talent juices still flow and his designs are still so sought after till this day. Definitely a humbling moment to see this man do so much and give back so much to his country.
And with that, I won't give up writing about what I love here, in hopes that one day I will be able to write something the readers out there will love!


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