Jimmy Choo Cruise 2012 collection

JIMMY CHOO CRUISE 2012 COLLECTION

Exotic journeys don't have to mean beach-bound. This season, the Jimmy Choo Cruise collection takes its cue not only from ideas of beautiful coastlines and glamorous poolside scenes but also from the modern urban landscape – the ultimate backdrop to any wild escapade. This is a collection that travels from luxurious ladylike totes, which follow clean graphic lines, to hand knitted raffia hobo bags, and from tall playfully colored wedges to sophisticated skyscraper stilettos in glossy patent finishes. Thrilling prints collide – racy zebra stripes and exuberant displays of Seventies-inspired florals are all in the mix. In short, Jimmy Choo Cruise 2012 is a collection that is as perfectly suited to city destinations as it is to the most remote, far-flung locations.

Sultry Sixties French actresses such as Anouk Aimée and Charlotte Rampling, Jimmy Choo heroines of AW11, continue to inspire with their alluring ability to play off fierce femininity and ladylike charm with all-out sex appeal in a clever game of seduction. An erotic, naughty undertone runs through this collection and is best played out via hues of soft nude in sumptuous box leather or in sheer mesh contrasted with glossy black and other fetishistic details such as reveal-and-conceal peek-a-boo cutouts, and bondage multi-straps.

But this is a collection too that revels in bold bursts of color and exotica. Jumpstarting graphic black and white, find fuchsia, coral pink, orange, Klein blue, vivid green, and chrome yellow – all made livelier by way of slick patent finishes, lustrous stingray and pony leathers, and color-saturated suedes. Add silver and gold metallic finishes, and a dusting of glamorous glitter, and Jimmy Choo Cruise 2012 makes for a dynamic statement.

New wave; as thoughts turn to escape and adventure, it’s those elements of the ocean – exotic stingray and scuba – that come together to impressive effect in CAYLA a zebra printed shagreen clutch with dazzling black pave trim.

Artisan luxury and urban modernity collide in CAYLA a hinged flip clutch in glowing yellow patent. For a tamer approach, CASSIE in nude and black zebra print pony is a subtler prize; a contrast chili-red patent trim sets it alight. CAYLA in glossy lipstick red patent make for a mesmerizing double act.

The favorite espadrille wedge is constantly evolving – presenting new prints, hot hues, and clever ways with construction. This includes the POLAR a peep-toe sling back design.

CHOO 24:7 - CRUISE 2012 COLLECTION

Choo 24:7 – Jimmy Choo’s definitive assortment of iconic shoes, boots, and bags is an ever evolving collection, and this season sees the collection expand with new styles revised in fresh colors and finishes.

Variations in heel height, close- or peep-toe insure a wedge for every sartorial style.

Choo 24:7 Bags evolve into a smaller scale with the return of ROSALIE, now scaled down to a mid-size version. Perennially chic, this season features arm-candy colors of white, black, fuchsia and neon orange- RIVER, a sleek, tailored shoulder bag, in the season’s vivid palette of fuchsia, neon orange, yellow, turquoise and white. Finally, wherever well-heeled travelers are headed, Jimmy Choo’s coffee cup holder perfectly compliments these new 24:7 additions and will have intrepid explorers feeling right at home – regardless of continent.

In the Philippines, Jimmy Choo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.