Zeroing in on Princess Diana's most beloved shoe brand [1] isn't hard: she loved her Jimmy Choos. The royal and designer had a special relationship, and Princess Diana trusted Jimmy to design her footwear for all her social engagements. In an interview with Today, Jimmy remembered how kind the royal was to work with and said, "She always sent me a card that said, 'Thanks, Jimmy, thanks for coming to Kensington Palace to see me.'"
Though Jimmy Choo now offers glittered and crystal-embellished heel options to fans, Princess Diana always kept her choices simple. She gravitated towards elegant satin slingback pumps and v-shaped shoes that had a short heel, which were more comfortable to walk in. In fact, Jimmy revealed the last pair of shoes he ever designed for the late princess was a pair of "flat pumps." While we don't know the exact color or shape, Princess Diana did wear this very shoe design to a Catherine Walker dinner in 1995. Read ahead to see all of Princess Diana's iconic Jimmy Choo moments.
Princess Diana arrived in a blue dress and Jimmy Choo slingbacks for a ballet performance in 1997.
The royal wore a beige pair of Jimmy Choo pumps with her purple dress in 1996.
Princess Diana wore a Catherine Walker red dress with matching Jimmy Choo flat pumps for a dinner honoring Catherine in 1995.
Jimmy Choo Marvel Glitter Pump
Jimmy Choo Marvel Glitter Pump [3] ($950)
Jimmy Choo Red Pump
Jimmy Choo Romy Red Pump [4] ($595)
Jimmy Choo Strap Sandal
Jimmy Choo 'Hesper' Ankle Strap Sandal [5] ($695)
Jimmy Choo Nude Pump
Jimmy Choo ROMY 60 Nude Kid Leather Pointy Toe Pumps [6] ($595)
Jimmy Choo Sling-Back Pump
Jimmy Choo Erin 85 leather Slingback Pump [7] ($595)