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Shoppers seek out Jimmy Choo at H&M
04:05, Nov 14 2009
A shopping frenzy is predicted as cash-strapped fashionistas flock to get their hands on Jimmy Choo shoes from high-street chain H&M.
The designer range has gone on sale in 19 stores in the UK and Ireland.
A favourite of celebrities all over the world, the shoes usually cost hundreds of pounds with some pairs setting customers back more than £800.
The luxury British label's collection for H&M, which also includes clothing, bags and men's shoes, features designs such as zebra-print sandals and lattice-style high heels.
Prices range from £69.99 for sandals to £179.99 for leather boots.
It is not the first time the high-street chain has teamed up with famous names.
H&M has previously collaborated with Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld and Matthew Williamson among others.
Celebrities got in on the act early at the company's Regent Street store in central London on Friday night.
Singers Nicola Roberts and Little Boots attended a launch party along with X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.
A spokeswoman for H&M said she expected stores stocking the new range to be busy from early on Saturday. They include Manchester's Trafford Centre, the Bullring Centre in Birmingham, Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries, Bluewater and nine shops in London.
Police appeal over linked robberies 15:05, Feb 11 2012
A series of robberies on two teenage girls, a woman and an elderly man are being linked by detectives. more
'More families' covering bills 13:05, Feb 11 2012
The proportion of families who are managing to cover their bills and debts has improved slightly this year, research has suggested. more
Syria army general assassinated 12:05, Feb 11 2012
Gunmen have assassinated an army general in Damascus, Syria's state-run news agency says. more
Eight held in corruption probe 11:05, Feb 11 2012
Eight people, including a serving Surrey Police officer, a serving member of the armed forces and a Ministry of Defence employee, have been arrested over allegations of inappropriate payments to police and public officials. more
Man quizzed over village murder 10:05, Feb 11 2012
A man arrested on suspicion of murder in a rural village is being questioned by police. more
Man held after restaurant stand-off 06:05, Feb 11 2012
A 38-year-old man is in custody after being arrested following an eight-hour stand-off with armed police at an Italian restaurant in Glasgow city centre. more
Mercury plummets to winter low 06:05, Feb 11 2012
Britain has endured its coldest night of the winter so far with temperatures plummeting close to -18C in some areas, forecasters said. more
West: Syrian officials accountable 03:05, Feb 11 2012
Syrian officials involved in the brutal suppression of anti-regime protests will eventually be held accountable for their actions, Western diplomats have warned. more
Pledge to overturn prayers ruling 03:05, Feb 11 2012
Christians and community figures have vowed that a High Court decision to outlaw the centuries-old tradition of formal prayers being said at the start of local council meetings is not be the end of the matter. more
Families 'set to lose tax credit' 01:05, Feb 11 2012
More than 200,000 families will lose tax credits worth almost £4,000 a year unless they significantly increase their working hours, according to figures highlighted by Labour. more
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