The Origin Of Zhou Yangjie And Princess Diana

Jimmy Choo

A famous footwear designer from Malaysia, the winner of the imperial medal, used to be the cobbler of the late British Princess Diana.

Every time Diana bought new clothes, she would discuss with Zhou Yangjie to design new shoes for clothing.

Princess Diana

Reporter: you and

Communication is a topic that the fashion industry likes to talk about. What is the reason for the initial contact?

Zhou Yangjie: I worked with her for seven years, and the one who made me acquaintance was an old lady in costume design and management.

One day, she told me that Princess Diana had a banquet and asked me to make a pair of shoes for the princess.

I found a good pair of shoes 38 and sent them to the palace. On the second day, I saw the newspaper. Princess Diana wore my shoes.

Two weeks later, the old lady asked a fashion designer to introduce me to her.

So I want to thank the old lady for giving me the fate.

Reporter: Princess Diana was with you at that time.

What kind of evaluation is there?

Zhou Yangjie: when she saw me, she was very happy. She said it was a great honor to know me. I said I had a lot of honor to meet you.

At that time, I called my parents, they did not believe it, because there were many foreign designers who sent shoes to her. Why did they find me? I said it was because there was a goddess protecting me.

She wears my shoes beautifully.

Interviewer: how long does it take to make shoes for Princess Diana?

Zhou Yangjie: very soon, if she wants 12 pairs, it will be completed in two weeks.

She has never had any bad words about my shoes. I didn't say it was bad or bad. Every time she wrote a note to me, she said, thank you very much. The shoes are very comfortable for me.

She is very kind. When I go to her, she will pour tea and biscuits for me, but I am shy, I dare not eat, only drink tea.

Later, we were friends. I did not regard her as a princess, nor did she regard me as a tall designer. We could sit on the floor and chat freely.

Reporter: besides Princess Diana, many of your clients are royalty or stars. Is it easy to deal with them? What will you do if you meet a more critical and demanding customer?

Zhou Yangjie: it's nothing, because I want to know that you have such a high reputation. I can put myself in a very low position or stand tall. It's personal. If you respect me, I will respect you.

Everyone has their own dignity. I have already made shoes for so many people, and have gone through such a difficult road. I know what I should do.