To celebrate the anime’s 30th anniversary, the luxury accessories company collaborated with the creator of the ’80s series to launch Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon. The stylish shoes are inspired by the iconic original Sailor Scouts: sailor Moon (Usagi/Serena Tsukino) Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Venus.
The celebration began last year, when Jimmy Choo surprised with some dream boots inspired by Serena when she becomes Sailor Moon. The feature that most distinguished this shoe, in addition to its design, is that it had around 19 thousand Swarovski crystals of different embedded sizes. The largest crystals were used to create the character’s signature hallmark: the moon.
These flashy boots weren’t exactly made for consumers. Instead, they were designed to be part of the exhibition Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Museum at the Roppongi Museum in Tokyo, Japan. However, the brand gave the opportunity to acquire them for the modest price of 1,796 thousand yen (about 266 thousand Mexican pesos).
Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon: Collaboration grew ‘by the power of the moon’
The euphoria of that first creation gave rise to the expansion of the collaboration of Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon and level up. So, inspired by the five sailor scoutsamong the models in the collection are pink knee-high boots (sailor Moon), ankle boots with blue platforms (Sailor Mercury), red patent leather shoes (Sailor Mars), green leather combat boots (Sailor Jupiter) and yellow platform heels (sailor venus), according to the style of each character in the series. In addition, bags with illustrations of Naoko Takeuchi.
Sandra Choicreative director of the shoe brand, worked alongside Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. Choi defines the collection as one that champions “bold individuality, zeitgeist-defining imagery and female empowerment.”
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Jimmy Choo is known for being a sophisticated and glamorous brand. From sex and the city Until the red carpets, the firm has stood out for its unique, innovative designs and being objects of desire for any fashionista and footwear collector.
In a statement, the firm explained that “the collection fuses the vision of the two female creatives who frame the influence of pop culture from Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon through the ‘prism of luxury and glamour’ quintessential Jimmy Choo.”
“Being able to work closely with Naoko Takeuchi was very inspiring. This collaboration highlights our shared values, not only of female empowerment, but also of fashion’s ability to inspire inclusivity and individuality through personality and self-confidence.”commented Sandra Choi.
“The notion of transformation through fashion is central to Naoko Takeuchi, and clothing plays a vital role in the identity of your superheroines, especially their shoesthe most powerful transformer with which you can dress yourself”, emphasizes the creative director.
On the other hand, Naoko Takeuchi added, “I am extremely happy that the characters and stories that came from my imagination are now loved by many people around the world. What has always been truly important to me is pure imagination, and the power of young girls.”.
How much will the Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon shoes cost?
The Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collection is very beautiful, emotional, romantic and with a great history, but how much will each pair cost?
On February 14, the prices of the collection finally came to light on the website.
Among all the products that are ultimately part of the special edition line, there are bags, wallets, shoes, boots and even sneakers. Prices in general range from 425 dollars for a bag (almost eight thousand Mexican pesos), to 1,995 (almost 37 thousand Mexican pesos) for a Sailor Moon bag.
Here are the prices of the other Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon products:
- Sailor Moon Boot 100: 1,825 dollars / 34 thousand pesos
- Sailor Mercury Boots: 1,395 / 25,700 thousand pesos
- Sailor Mars Pump 100: 975 / 18 thousand pesos
- Sailor Jupiter Boot 120: 1,495 / 27,600 thousand pesos
- Sailor Venus Platform 140: 1,295 / 24 thousand pesos
- Moon Boot 100: 1,395 / 25,700 thousand pesos
- Luna Platform 140: 1,175 / 22 thousand pesos
- Luna Loafer 120: 1,125 /21 thousand pesos
- Collage Diamond Light Maxi: 725 / 13,500 thousand pesos
- Collage Diamond Light Maxi: 725 / 13,500 thousand pesos
The pieces will come in limited edition packaging and are already available at Selfridges pop-up stores in London, China World Mall in Beijing and Isetan in Tokyo. They will also be available at other select Jimmy Choo stores worldwide.
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