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Christian Louboutin: From Shoes To Clothing?
A Christian Louboutin Clothing Line? For those of us in love with Christian Louboutin's designs, don't expect the designer to "crossover" and apply his creativity to clothing anytime soon. In a recent interview with Stellamagazine, the "Wizard", stated, "Not interested. I was approached to be a clothes designer [once]. I said, 'Are you crazy, why would you even consider that?' And they said, 'Well, you have a name.' There are so many good designers, so why would I put my name on clothes when I never wanted to do it?" Instead, his focus lies firmly with footwear. "I think...
Christian Louboutin: Creativity and Travel Go Hand-In-Hand
With weekly travels schedules to major cities all over the world, how does famed shoe designer, Christian Louboutin have time to create his trademark red-soled stilettos and platforms? In a recent article penned by freelance journalist, Alexandra Marshall, Louboutin discusses his hectic and romantic lifestyle. "It's all part of the process." states Louboutin. "Travel puts me in a creative mood." His travels provide inspiration from the colors he sees on trips to India, and in the Spanish gardens he often visits in Andalusia. Louboutin owns a flat in Paris's first arrondissement, a houseboat on the Nile, and a house...
Christian Louboutin Red Replacement Soles
A few weeks ago, we reported that all Christian Louboutin's made by the end of 2008 will include an additional red sole for replacement/maintenance purposes.But what about your older/beloved pair of Louboutin's? Well, no fear, as an eBay seller has listed a few of these Red Vibram Rubber Soles that can be trimmed to fit your Louboutin's and give you a comfort/protection under-foot....
Shoes Of The Day: Christian Louboutin Mallorca Mary Jane Platform Wedge
With comfortable summer styles topping our wish list, we are happy espadrille style shoes are back in fashion these days. These classy Christian Louboutin Mallorca's most certainly don't disappoint. In a recent InStyle interview with Desperate Housewives Star, Eva Longoria commented about her beloved Louboutin's: "I love the Christian Louboutin espadrille wedges. They're so high! I have them in every colour. I've sprained my ankle walking on the cobblestones in Paris wearing them. I call them a beautiful pain!" These Christian Louboutin Mallorca's retail for $430, but you can find them listed at Downtowngal Shoes for $199.00....
Christian Louboutin One&Only Espadrilles
For those looking for unique-one-of-a-kind Louboutin's...take a vacation! Christian Louboutin has designed three special versions of his cabana-ready espadrilles for One&Only Resorts in Mauritius, the Bahamas, Mexico, Dubai, and the Maldives that will be available this month. The styles will also be sold at Louboutin stores in London and New York in case you're not hitting the beach anytime soon. Story courtesy of FN Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Shoes Of The Day: Christian Louboutin Platform Wedges
Retro....Vintage. Both are words we would use to describe these lovely Louboutin Wedges. We can't think of anything we could wear with these, but it makes us want to hit the local vintage shops--looking for a throw-back miniskirt. These Christian Louboutin Platform Wedges retail for $1,100, but you can find them listed at Downtowngal Shoes for $699.00. Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Christian Louboutin Coming To Barney's In May
"Louboutins are a total drug and there is no methadone." stated Barney's Creative Director Simon Doonan in a recent interview with WWD. The comment came in response to Louboutin sending gouache sketches for the invitation to his personal appearances at Barneys. "Christian's shoes are like the circus coming into town," gushed Doonan, lamenting that he doesn't own a pair. In anticipation for the appearance, Doonan had the sketches blown up and will put them in the windows of the New York and Beverly Hills stores starting today. For those in Manhattan and LA, Louboutin will be on the fourth...
Shoes of The Day: Christian Louboutin Brown Suede Peep Toes
Ok, we love CL's and the Spring trend of adding Cork to sandals and wedges and everything in-between. It was no coincidence that today's picks were once again donning a lovely cork heel in a wonderful peep-toe (they are making a comeback dontcha-know!) style. You can find these Christian Louboutin Brown Suede Ptatform Peep Toe's at Downtowngal Shoes for $449.99 (Retail $599). Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum. `...
Death of the CHEAP SHOE: Shoes Are the Latest Luxury Accessory
The luxury designer labels, hit by the credit crisis, want us to keep spending, and while we seem to have reached saturation point with the number of bags on offer, footwear was, until last year, relatively untapped. Not any more. We are now bombarded with images from the catwalk of multi-coloured platforms and wedges in weird and wonderful shapes, fashioned out of ever more exotic skins. Barely a week has gone by when there hasn't been a new shoe trend the gladiator, the caged platform, the shoe boot to swoon over in the pages of Grazia magazine. WOMEN have...
Top Trends: Feathers & Fishnet & Cork
Have you seen the latest spring shoes? There are so many whimsical touches that it's just so fun to shop. Take this Manolo Blahnik Feather-Trim d'Orsay pump, for instance. I can just see myself wearing it with my LBD (little black dress). The turquoise feather adds just the right amount of sass. I'm also loving the bad-girl edge that the Christian Louboutin Fishnet Platform Pump lends me. It's still oh-so-proper with just a whisper of sexiness. And then there's the Christian Louboutin Patent Wedge with its cork heel...more (Via Nieman Marcus Insite.) Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Christian Louboutin Simple Leather Pumps
Who can go wrong with a sexy leather pump? especially a Christian Louboutin pump. In the words of Stacy London from What Not to Wear, Christian Louboutin shoes are ‘sex on a stiletto.’ Stacy, you couldn’t have said it any better. More... (Via All Women's Talk.) Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Shoes of the Day: Christian Louboutin Leopard Pony Hair Wedge
Jazz-up any outfit with these Christian Louboutin Platform Wedge Peep Toes. Listed at $429.00 they are the lowest price that we have seen for this style. Check them out at Downtowngal Shoes Discuss this post on the Shoeflair Forum....
Who will be the next big Shoe Star?
Ever wondered who's going to be the next Christian Louboutin or Manolo Blahnik? Who's shoes will we covet in a few year's time? Well, Footwear News and Nine West are about to find out, with the first ever “Shoe Star” contest whereby students will compete in a series of challenges that will culminate in the naming of the next rising star in shoe design. The winner will receive a coveted spot on the Nine West Design Team, which includes a one year full-time job at the company as an assistant designer, as well as a feature story in the footwear...
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