It felt like strappy sandals were looking really old lady-ish; really dated and not cool.

As a Business Ambassador, I am delighted to help both new and established British designers receive the recognition they deserve in the global fashion arena.

I don't really understand what the public perception of me is. I think public perception and reality are two wholly different things.

Its important for women to work. They need to keep their independence, to keep earning and being challenged.

I went back to the factories that I worked with at Jimmy Choo because they don't work for Jimmy Choo exclusively.

I'm always impressed by confidence, kindness and a sense of humour.

The reality is that I spent years in the factories in Italy when I first set up Jimmy Choo. Today, everyone who has a job at Jimmy Choo, I've done their job - right down to the cleaner.