Jimmy Choo Cinderella Shoes: The 2015 Glass Slipper and Today’s Crystal Pumps
Jimmy Choo Cinderella Shoes: The 2015 Glass Slipper and Today’s Crystal Pumps
Jimmy Choo Cinderella shoes date to 2015, when Disney asked nine shoe brands, Jimmy Choo among them, to reimagine the glass slipper for its live-action Cinderella starring Lily James. Today the closest thing to that fairy-tale shoe at Coveti is the house’s crystal-covered pump family, the Avril, Allure and Alia, which Jimmy Choo itself describes as “a shoe of fairy tales”. You will find them alongside the rest of our designer heels, and many brides shortlist them next to our Jimmy Choo wedding shoes.
Key Facts
- Disney’s live-action Cinderella (2015) starred Lily James.
- Disney asked nine shoe brands, including Jimmy Choo, to reimagine the glass slipper.
- The designs were unveiled at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2015, and a limited number were sold at Harrods.
- Sandra Choi, Jimmy Choo’s creative director since 2013, spoke about the house’s Swarovski-crystal Cinderella shoe.
- The current crystal pumps, Avril (100 mm), Alia (85 mm) and Allure, are hand embroidered with crystal clusters on shimmer suede and made in Italy.
What were the Jimmy Choo Cinderella shoes?
For the 2015 film, Disney invited nine shoe designers to create their own take on Cinderella’s glass slipper. Jimmy Choo was one of them. The house answered with a shoe covered in Swarovski crystal, and Sandra Choi, who has led the design studio as sole creative director since 2013, spoke publicly about the piece at the time.
The nine designs were unveiled at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2015. A limited number of the shoes then went on sale at Harrods in London. They were never part of the regular collection, which is why searches for “Jimmy Choo Cinderella shoes” have outlived the film by more than a decade.
Why the glass slipper suits Jimmy Choo
The house has built much of its reputation on evening shoes, and crystal has been part of that vocabulary for years. A glass slipper is, after all, a high-heeled evening shoe that has to catch the light. It was a natural brief for a London house founded in 1996 by Jimmy Choo and Tamara Mellon, and for a creative director who had been there from the start.
Can you still buy the Jimmy Choo Cinderella shoe?
The 2015 film shoe was a limited release and is not part of the current collection. Coveti does not stock it, and we cannot confirm availability anywhere else. What the house does make now is a family of crystal-covered pumps that Jimmy Choo presents for “your Cinderella moment”. They are not the film shoe, but they share its idea: a pointed pump that is crystal from toe to heel.
The crystal pumps: Avril, Allure and Alia
All three are built on the same base. Each one is made in crystal shimmer suede, then hand embroidered with crystal clusters until the suede barely shows. Each has a spike heel and a classic pointy toe, and each is made in Italy. The difference is in the height and the line of the shoe.
| Style | Heel height | Base material | Finish | Made in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avril Pumps | 100 mm | Crystal shimmer suede | Hand-embroidered crystal clusters, spike heel | Italy |
| Alia Pumps | 85 mm | Crystal shimmer suede | Hand-embroidered crystal clusters, spike heel | Italy |
| Allure Pumps | See product page | Crystal shimmer suede | Hand-embroidered crystal clusters, spike heel | Italy |
Avril: the tallest
The Avril Pumps in crystal shimmer suede stand on a 100 mm spike heel. This is the pair for a bride who wants the full glass-slipper effect and is used to wearing a high heel. Under a floor-length gown it will flash with every step. Under a short dress it becomes the focus of the whole look.
Alia: the same sparkle at 85 mm
The Alia Pumps carry the same hand-embroidered crystal clusters on an 85 mm heel. For most people that is the more wearable height across a long evening, and it is the one we would point to first for a wedding.
Allure: the third crystal pump
The Allure Pumps complete the trio, again in crystal shimmer suede with crystal clusters, a spike heel and a pointy toe. Check the heel height on the product page before you buy, since it is the one figure not given in the style name.
Other Jimmy Choo crystal shoes with a fairy-tale feel
The Avril family is the most literal answer to the glass slipper, but it is not the only crystal option in the range. These styles get close to the same effect.
Saeda 100 in white and crystal mesh
The Saeda 100 Pumps in white and crystal are cut from crystal-embellished mesh with a hand-finished crystal anklet and an adjustable clasp. The anklet keeps the shoe on the foot, which is useful for anyone who worries about losing one at midnight.
Brigitte 100 in ivory and crystal
The Brigitte 100 Pumps are made in ivory mesh with micro crystal hotfix embellishment, a contrasting toe detail and a stiletto heel. The effect is softer than the Avril: shimmer more than sparkle.
Love Flat in white and crystal
For the second half of the night, the Love Flat in white and crystal degrade mesh keeps the crystal story going with no heel at all. It has a pointed toe and a lined interior and is made in Italy.
For more, see our full edit of Jimmy Choo crystal and bow heels.
Are crystal pumps practical for a wedding?
They are more practical than they look. The crystals are applied to a suede base, so the shoe has the structure of a normal pump rather than a rigid shell. The main thing to plan for is height. A 100 mm spike heel is a commitment over a long day, so many brides wear the Avril for the ceremony and photographs, then change into a flat for dinner and dancing.
Treat the shoes gently. Store each one in its own dust bag so the crystals do not rub against each other, and avoid wet grass where you can. A crystal pump is an evening shoe, and it lasts best when it is worn like one.
How to size Jimmy Choo crystal pumps
Jimmy Choo uses the Italian scale, which is the same as the EU scale, so EU 37 is a UK 4 and a US 7. Coveti lists whole EU sizes 35 to 42. The house publishes no general instruction to size up, so begin with your usual EU size. A pointed toe can feel snug at first, and our Jimmy Choo size guide explains how to check the fit at home. If you want to see how the brand began, read who is Jimmy Choo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Jimmy Choo make the Cinderella glass slipper?
Jimmy Choo was one of nine shoe brands Disney asked to reimagine the glass slipper for the live-action Cinderella in 2015. The house made a Swarovski-crystal shoe for the project. The designs were unveiled at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2015.
Can I buy the Jimmy Choo Cinderella shoe from the film?
The 2015 film shoe was a limited release, with a small number sold at Harrods, and it is not in the current collection. Coveti does not stock it. The house’s current crystal pumps, the Avril, Allure and Alia, are the closest styles available now.
Is the Jimmy Choo Avril the Cinderella shoe?
No. The Avril is a current Jimmy Choo crystal pump, not the shoe made for the 2015 film. Jimmy Choo describes its crystal pumps as a shoe of fairy tales for your Cinderella moment, which is where the association comes from.
What heel height is the Jimmy Choo Avril?
The Avril Pumps have a 100 mm spike heel. The Alia Pumps are the same crystal design on an 85 mm heel. Both are made in crystal shimmer suede and hand embroidered with crystal clusters in Italy.
Who designed the Jimmy Choo Cinderella shoe?
The shoe came from the Jimmy Choo design studio led by Sandra Choi, who has been the house’s sole creative director since 2013. Sandra Choi spoke about the Swarovski-crystal Cinderella shoe when it was revealed in 2015.
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