Jimmy Choo and the French house of Jean Paul Gaultier unveils the Jimmy Choo / Jean Paul Gaultier collaboration collection of footwear. A creative conversation between two fashion houses whose parallel legacies span multifaceted cultural mixes, a love of craft, and an idiosyncratic ideology of glamorous rebellion. The collaboration fuses the identities of the two iconic brands – one emblematic of London, the other quintessentially Parisian – and explores the dichotomy between these two geographic and philosophical points.
The collection proposes a capsule of greatest hits blending elemental and eternal Gaultier codes with the modern icons of Jimmy Choo. Trompe l’oeil, sexuality, rebel elegance, couture craftsmanship – the singular languages of Gaultier and Jimmy Choo find a dual vocabulary. Shared values – of empowerment, of individuality and of celebrating the strong female form – unite their aesthetics and inspire the collection. The result is a rich blend of two heritages, two nationalities, two personalities. This collection becomes a tale of two cities.
KYLIE MINOGUE STARS IN THE JIMMY CHOO / JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CAMPAIGN
Launching today, global pop sensation Kylie Minogue stars in the Jimmy Choo / Jean Paul Gaultier campaign – uniting an incredible trinity of pop cultural legacies to bring this unique collaboration to life.
Kylie’s deep and long-lasting connections with both Jean Paul Gaultier and Jimmy Choo make her the natural choice to showcase this fashion fusion – she has performed in multiple made-to-measure Gaultier looks, while Sandra Choi has created custom shoes for her for over 30 years.
Shot by French photographer and film maker Valentin Herfay, Kylie debuts the new footwear collaboration, styled by long-term friend Katie Grand in archival Gaultier ready-to-wear icons. Kylie is the embodiment of confidence and glamour, a post-modern pin-up in a series of striking images and playful film shorts that echo the inherent values shared by both houses – pop relevance, female empowerment and a rebellious je ne sais quoi.
The Jimmy Choo / Jean Paul Gaultier collection will be available in selected stores globally and online from the 18th October 2023.
