The most coveted designer shoes came to prominence thanks to Carrie Bradshaw's Jimmy Choo obsession. These shoes are Sex and the City personified. The brains behind the brand, Tamara Mellon, started out as accessories editor at Vogue UK, when she realised there was a real demand for stylish but wearable shoes. She approached Mr Jimmy Choo, a couture shoe-maker in the East End of London and so the brand was born. More recently, however, her high profile divorce has been making the headlines as her husband, who she met at Narcotics Anonymous, is accused of using a private detective to determine her wealth. But courtroom dramas aside, the shoes are the star and every girl worth her Fendi handbag wants to stand tall in a pair of these high class heels.
Sloane Square to Camden Town
Distance & Difficulty - 7 miles. Long but leisurely.
Highlights - Harrods, Serpentine, Camden Lock Market.
Overview - Starting off in the heart... More
Oliver Sweeney footwear is made from the highest quality Italian leathers and is created around a bespoke Anatomical Last* bringing custom-made shoes to a much ... More
Well constructed shoes for men and women with both traditional and contemporary designs on offer. The designs are consistently good looking and highlight the best ...More
Historic, high-end stationers with four Royal Warrants.
Grace Kelly, Queen Victoria and Madonna have all visited this traditional, British stationary store, first opened in 1887. Four ...More
Family shop specialising in hand-made pendulum clocks of distinction. Mr Roy Clements and his sons have been in the clock trade since 1953, and this ... More
Anyone can submit to the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition which gives it a wonderful element of surprise. Around 12,000 pieces are sifted through from relative ...More
Something of an unconventional choice for the Royal Academy of Arts, this major exhibition takes you on a 'journey' through the works of Anish Kapoor ...More
Alan Cristea Gallery is the largest publisher and dealer of artists' prints and editions in Europe. Set up by Alan Cristea, who brings with him ...More
Best known for its annual televised Christmas lectures, the RI is one of Britain's most famous science institutions and the place where famous scientists such ... More
The Caldesi family first set up a cooking school in Giancarlo's native Tuscany. His 'Return to Tuscany' was captured by BBC cameras and dished up ... More
Cordwainers, specialists in leather, accessories and footwear, have now merged with the London College of Fashion. Among the very best specialist textile and fashion courses ...More
More than just a spa, the Elemis is a temple of touch, taste and smell. Using therapies from Bali, Tibet, Polynesia, Japan, Morocco and Thailand ... More
Presided over by the outrageous, extravagant artist Michael Charalambous, Nyumba is not so much a unisex salon as a place of rest and relaxation, boasting ... More
Between the Victorian elegance of Berkley Square and the Imperial magnificence of Piccadilly, you might be surprised to find a club that oozes with Eastern ... More
A favourite with young royals - Princes Harry and William, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted here... all at the same time. And where ... More
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The most coveted designer shoes came to prominence thanks to Carrie Bradshaw's Jimmy Choo obsession. These shoes are Sex and the City personified. The brains behind the brand, Tamara Mellon, started out as accessories editor at Vogue UK, when she realised there was a real demand for stylish but wearable shoes. She approached Mr Jimmy Choo, a couture shoe-maker in the East End of London and so the brand was born. More recently, however, her high profile divorce has been making the headlines as her husband, who she met at Narcotics Anonymous, is accused of using a private detective to determine her wealth. But courtroom dramas aside, the shoes are the star and every girl worth her Fendi handbag wants to stand tall in a pair of these high class heels.
