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Old 01-25-2008, 08:15 AM
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Default Re: Gisele Versace Spring 2008 Ad Campaign: Versace or Louboutins?

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Originally Posted by Shomore View Post
.. So now I ask you shoe lovers to ring in with your thoughts. These shoes are lovely and stunning by themselves so I see no need for Versace to copy Louboutins designs. Is this just a case of art as its best, do we have flagrant copying going on, or should the red sole be available to anyone that wishes to paint them on their soles?

Personally, since Louboutin is synonymous with the red soles, I think it's deceiving for any company - be it Steve Madden or Versace - to use the look.
I am so with you Shomore. The red sole should not be copied by any serious brand. I had the same thought when I saw the Diesel shoes lately:
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