Tamara Mellon: The Visionary Behind Jimmy Choo’s Legacy and Her Bid to Reacquire the Brand
Tamara Mellon, the co-founder of the iconic footwear brand Jimmy Choo, established the company in 1996 alongside designer Jimmy Choo. Recent reports from WWD indicate that Mellon is among the key players showing interest in purchasing the brand from Capri Holdings. After her departure from the company in 2011, when it was sold to Labelux, Mellon, along with former CEO Joshua Schulman, left a significant mark on the brand’s history. Notably, Jimmy Choo went public in London just three years after the sale. However, the brand has faced challenges recently due to a surge in demand for more casual styles, prompting Capri to collaborate with Barclays in efforts to divest both Versace and Jimmy Choo.
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