Luxury fashion brand Jimmy Choo is releasing a collection of Sailor moon-inspired Shoes celebrating Sailor Moons 30th anniversary in 2022, luxury shoe and accessory brand, Jimmy Choo, released a pair of $15,000 crystal-encrusted fuchsia sandals. A full collection the following year sold out immediately, and Jimmy Choo hopes to repeat this success very soon. Now, 33 years later, the British fashion label is about to release its second Jimmy Choo X Sailor Moon Collaboration on October 9, 2024.
Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon’s The first collection reimagined the core Sailor Guardians’ iconic footwear from the designer’s point of view, and the upcoming second collaboration promises to include the outer Guardians as well. Sailors Uranus, Saturn and Pluto wear various styles of shoes, which are perfect for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Sailor Neptune’s footwear is a pair of teal pumps with Greece-inspired laces wrapping around her ankles, adding a more formal piece to the collection. No pictures of the line are available yetBut they will likely appear on social media leading up to the release date.
Jimmy Choo X Sailor Moon is back
Sailor Moon’s high fashion inspirations come full circle
Although details about the shoes are scarce at the moment, fans can probably expect to pay around $2000 for a set of shoes from the new collection, as that is what the 2023 collection was for. Fans who want to jump at the chance for these high fashion must-haves can sign up for updates from Jimmy Choo’s website. Signing up for the updates could also be a smart move, as the 2023 collection sold out rather quickly. Sailor Moon Creator Naoto Takeuchi is known for her stylish character designs, and that certainly comes to life in Choo’s high-fashion reinterpretations.
Some of Takeuchi’s most recognizable fashion references come from high-end designers, like Princess Serenity’s Dior dress, and the Black Moon Clan sisters, Coan and Calaveras’ Mugler and Christian Lacroix outfits. Jimmy Choo’s collaborations with the manga author bring the high-fashion origins of Sailor MoonS visual styling full circle. Many branded collaborations feature Takeuchi’s drawings and lettering on clothing and shoes, but Jimmy Choo’s upscale line stands apart. The collection brings Takeuchi’s designs to life and infuses them with Choo’s signature styleRather than simply slapping a logo or artwork onto an existing product.
The previous collaboration is still highly coveted
Jimmy Choo X Sailor Moon 2023 sold out immediately
Jimmy Choo’s 2023 sailor moon –Inspired collection features shoes, including recreations of Sailors Moon, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus’ footwear, as well as Luna-themed knee-high boots, sneakers and handbags printed with real panels of Beautiful Guardian Sailor Moon. Despite the high price tag expected from an international luxury brand, the collection manages to sell out instantly, with customers scrambling to secure one of the pieces. Due to the success of the initial collaboration, It’s no surprise that Jimmy Choo is trying to capture Sailor Jupiter’s lightning in a bottle again.
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From the opulent Sailor Moon-inspired pink knee-high boots embellished with matching crystals to the simpler sneakers with subtle manga-print leather, the 2023 collection has something for everyone. The quality and rarity of the products set a high bar for the upcoming collection, which will be available on Jimmy Choo’s website and select stores worldwide on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. With The new Jimmy Choo X Sailor Moon Collection sure to be a hitIt gives hope that other brands will follow suit and provide fun new ways to wear Sailor Moon Fandom.
Images courtesy of Jimmy Choo© Naoko Takeuchi