Actress Nicole Kidman has signed on as the new face of British-based fashion house Jimmy Choo.

The Hours star has teamed up with photographer Mikael Jansson to shoot a series of adverts for the luxury accessory brand's upcoming autumn campaign, which will be unveiled in August.

The Oscar winner says, "I've always loved fashion and often use it as a way to get into character. There is a lot of complexity, mystery and femininity to the Jimmy Choo woman."

And creative director Sandra Choi is excited about the partnership, adding, "I'm such a great admirer and feel enormously honoured to be working with Nicole Kidman. Nicole is one of the finest actresses in the world, who I knew could convey the empowered glamour of the brand. But she is also so nuanced and refined; she brings an attitude of defiance, strength, sensuality and elegance."