Christian Louboutin: Designer Spotlight

Few shoe designers can hold a candle to Christian Louboutin (cheap heels) when it comes to mainstream brand recognition. Even fewer can say that a superstar like Jennifer Lopez dedicated a whole song to their work. With shoes worn by countless celebrities, socialites, and the fashion elite, Louboutin has built an empire around his signature high-shine, red lacquered sole shoes. I recently stopped by Bergdorf Goodman to browse the designer’s latest collection, and was struck by the vampy nature of many of the looks. Among the styles Louboutin is offering for Fall/Winter 2010 are over-the-knee pointy Roccia python boots, as well as black boots with lush colorful fur balls scattered around their lean silhouette. Coyote fur boots, mesh ankle booties with rainbow Swarovski crystal detailing, leopard sneakers, and studded flats and boots are also in the mix. When looking at the bold embellishments, the dramatic silhouettes, and the wide range of colors used for the shoes (including iridescent rainbow mixed with gold), I couldn’t help but think how much the brand has changed these past seasons. Oddly enough, the recent collection may be best summarized by a conversation that took place on a recent episode of E!’s Keeping up with the Kardashians. Khloe pulled out a pair of sky-high crystal sandals, and Kim asked her if they were shoes for a streetwalker, or Christian Louboutins heels. Once Kim realized the designer had made them, both sisters fawned over the shoes.

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