Tamara Mellon, founder of Jimmy Choo shoes, is to receive an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours list.

The British company, which produces top of the range shoes, has seen its business expand despite the recession.

Mellon is a member of the New Enterprise Council, a group of entrepreneurs that advise the Conservative Party on policies related to the needs of business.

"I am so thrilled to be receiving this great honour and to be recognised in this way. While our brand has global reach, the roots and heritage of Jimmy Choo are uniquely British so I am especially pleased and proud of this honour," said Tamara Mellon.