Back in September, Twinkletoes reported on Barbie’s50th birthday show and bubble gum pink Louboutin shoes designed for the lucky doll. The collaboration is not limited to just the shoes though. WWD reports that Christian Louboutin will serve as Barbie’s godfather for the next few months and that means an entire series of Barbie/Louboutin-centric products, including a diary that showcases Barbie and Louboutin on various adventures around the world:
And dolls that come packaged with their own pairs of Louboutin heels, each in Louboutin branded shoe boxes. For Barbie and Louboutin collectors, the accessories and dolls will be sold exclusively through BarbieCollector.com and Net-a-porter.com starting in December and throughout 2010. The dolls will sell for $150, the diary $40, and a 12 pair Louboutin Barbie shoe collection will go for $40.
Asked about the recent controversy that Louboutin felt Barbie had fat cankles, Louboutin issued a statement to clear the air:
Barbie’s foot has always been shaped less ‘curvy’ than the rest of her perfect body,” he said. “I just added my little science to Barbie and I’ve been proud to serve her. But fat ankles she didn’t have, she just could have had thinner ankles. That’s all.
My God, what a story, he said, reacting to the controversy. I apologize to my goddaughter [Barbie]. There has been a bit of confusion there, but it’s just the proof that Barbie has real serious fans.
-Manolo Blahnik offers his thoughts on the spring 2010’s shoe trends. His take on Chanel’s runway clogs? Manolo says, “…When I design, personally I like delicate shoes, but I actually like this season’s clogs; I love flats – and I like the peasant look. We have actually ordered two styles of clogs to be made this season for Manolo Blahnik.” [via Vogue UK]
-Imelda Marcos’ shoe collection gets its own musical. The shoes made up 40% of the $1,500-$2,000 costume budget. [via WSJ]
-The Presidential Suite at the Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach boasts a wall of shoe art which pays tribute to former First Ladies and other dignitaries. Since the suite costs $4,000 to $6,000 a night, the closest we’ll get to viewing these shoes is online. [via Stylelist]
-Christian Louboutin is known as a shoe and handbag designer. For the release of the Le Rituel champagne, Louboutin stepped out of his norm and into the role of a movie director. Watch the Cinderella inspired video on YouTube.
Christian Louboutin has been busy branching out lately. We’ve already seen his collection of handbags with red sole clasps and now Louboutin is dabbling in the champagne business. In October, Christian Louboutin will launched his own champagne with champagne house Piper Heidsieck. The limited edition “Le Rituel” box set is meant to revive an old ritual in the 1880s of drinking from the shoe of a woman. The crystal stiletto designed by Christian Louboutin will carry the signature red sole and is included in this limited edition gift box set.
No word on pricing, but it will be sold through Colette.
Update: This will be available in the US starting October 19th. Details on how to purchase this Louboutin collectible will be available on the www.le-rituel.com website.
Bare with me. I’m still catching up with fashion week and though these posts are a a bit late, I would be remiss not to share the gorgeous Christian Louboutin shoes worn by the models for Marchesa’s equally stunning Spring 2010 collection.
First up is this beautiful cutout black and white Marchesa dress. The collection was supposedly inspired by Madame Butterfly. I love the twists and turns on this dress and wonder how the curvy design remains intact. The model is wearing patent mesh ankle boots with this dress. If the shoes look familiar, they are indeed very similar to the Louboutin’s Bridget and Bridget Strass shoe, which most of you liked seeing on Sarah Jessica Parker in a scene from SATC 2, the most. The mesh bootie shows how curled up these model’s toes were. I would pity her except she gets to wear this dress.
Here’s a white version of the Louboutin heel we just saw except the heel cap seems to have a bit more texture. The bow on the dinner jacket reminds me of a wedding cake.
Louboutin seems to favor see-through, mesh detailing for spring. Here’s a fuschia peep-toe creation with weaved embroidery.
If I wasn’t already married, I would want to buy these Louboutin shoes for my wedding. Hmm, maybe we should renew our vows.
Fall has barely begun but I have a feeling we’ll be seeing more from Christian Louboutin’s von Bridget family.
Scarlett Johannsen, Leelee Sobieski (yes, she’s pregnant), Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of SATC 2, Jennifer Lopez, and Khloe Kardashian have all been seen wearing Christian Louboutin’s Bridget and its sibling, the Bridget Strass. On Louboutin’s official website, the caption next to the shoe reads “Bridget was that girl at school who had everything, this is her shoe”.
Which of these looks were your favorite?
Christian Louboutin Bridget Strass Pumps $3,325 at Louboutin boutiques
Christian Louboutin Bridget Pumps $1795 at Barneys
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