If you have around $3,000 extra lying around and are looking for a little pick-me-up, you should definitely pick up something from Jimmy Choo and Sailor Moon's newest collaboration. This is the second Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon product line, and according to original author Naoko Takeuchi, the original pink boots from the first collection were “so cute they knocked us out.”
So naturally, it's a match made in manga and designer fashion heaven.
The new line is a little more expensive than the previous one, with the most expensive pair of shoes, the Sailor Chibi Moon boots, costing 419,100 yen ($2,936.53). Compare that to the last round, where the most expensive pair sold for $1,605. But hey, a girl can dream of saving the day in some trendy baby pink knee-high boots.
This time, the non-Sailor Moon-specific heels focus on the outer Sailor Guardians: namely, Sailor Uranus (blue booties designed to look like the character's), Sailor Neptune (green shoes with sparkly crystals), Sailor Pluto ( dark knee). boats enhanced by a velvet ribbon) and Sailor Saturn (purple lace-up boots). There are also two moccasins, one for Sailor Moon and one for Luna the cat. And then there are two pairs of sneakers with Takeuchi illustrations.
The collection also includes bags themed after each of the Sailor Guardians, including the interior and exterior. The bags have adjustable straps and are priced at 308,000 yen each. There are also larger tote bags designed with sleeve panels and available in both color and black and white. And then there are two Luna-themed bags, one of which is covered in crystals and costs 1,100,000 yen.
Now, if you No If we have approximately 7,000 dollars in pocket, there are some comparatively cheaper accessories: bracelets, scarves and phone cases, which range from 41,800 yen to 143,000 yen. That's still pricey, but it's definitely more in the reasonable splurge zone if you're the type to rock a chic printed scarf.
The new Sailor Moon x Jimmy Choo collection will be available on October 9 in select stores and online. Check out the full collection on the Sailor Moon website.