Jimmy Choo is world renowned for his stunning shoes
Jimmy Choo has been honoured for his outstanding achievements in the footwear industry.
The world-renowned shoe designer was honoured by De Montfort University (DMU).
As part of its annual recognition of the world's most outstanding Chinese designers, the Hong Kong Design Center (HKDC) has awarded Dato Professor Jimmy Choo OBE with its 2011 accolade.
The designer said: "I am extremely honoured and very proud to receive this special award and very grateful for the recognition."
The World's Outstanding Chinese Designer Award 2011 honours designers of Chinese heritage who have demonstrated significant contributions to the design community and have continued to devote themselves to the development of design through supporting educational, training and research activities across the globe.
Choo is champion of DMU's unique BA (Hons) Footwear Design course - the only single honours footwear degree in the UK - and also holds an Honorary Doctor of Arts from the University.
Choo, who was born in Malaysia into a family of shoemakers of Chinese descent, made his first shoe at only 11 years old.
His determination to follow in his father's footsteps and master the art of shoe design brought him to London where he established his couture label in 1986. His made-to-order designs include an extensive range of bespoke handmade women's shoes, which are favoured by international stars worldwide, including the late Princess Diana.
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