Only one designer is instantly recognizable by the red-lacquer soles adorning his shoes: Christian Louboutin.
Oh, how those sizzling red soles makes us weak in the knees...
While we don't condone counterfeits, we had to tell you that the Oh...Deer! shoe brand has cheap, copycat versions of many Louboutin styles—all sporting that coveted, signature red sole. Surprising? No. Morally suspect? Perhaps. But until they start copyrighting what goes on the bottom of our feet, we'll let you be the judge...
Christian Louboutin Bruge Patent Pumps, $685.00 at net-a-porter.com
Oh...Deer! Marilyn Pumps, $68.95 at zappos.com
If imitation Louboutin's don't suit your fancy but you want a piece of the action, consider this news via Counterfeitchic.com:
Oh, how those sizzling red soles makes us weak in the knees...
While we don't condone counterfeits, we had to tell you that the Oh...Deer! shoe brand has cheap, copycat versions of many Louboutin styles—all sporting that coveted, signature red sole. Surprising? No. Morally suspect? Perhaps. But until they start copyrighting what goes on the bottom of our feet, we'll let you be the judge...
Christian Louboutin Bruge Patent Pumps, $685.00 at net-a-porter.com
Oh...Deer! Marilyn Pumps, $68.95 at zappos.com
If imitation Louboutin's don't suit your fancy but you want a piece of the action, consider this news via Counterfeitchic.com:
According to an article in the British magazine Grazia, the Louboutin look has led not only to mere imitation but also to creative inspiration in the form of the "Louboutin manicure." Zoe Pocock, of London's Charles Worthington salon, will paint your fingernails in the color of your choice, with a familiar shade of red on the underside. At £36, it's a far less expensive indulgence than a new pair of Loubies -- or, for the woman who has everything, an opportunity to take matching the shoes with the handbag to a whole new level.
another brand with VERY cute soles is Indigo by Clark's (yes, Clark's). What was formerly a company known for its "sensible" (i.e. usually orthopedic-looking) shoes, Clark's has come out with some very fashionable AND comfortable styles, with nothing more than 89.00 (so far!). the soles have colorful flower designs that make you want to show them off (no easy feat - no pun intended!). Their latest line has loads of retro wedgies, both for summer and fall.
AND, there's a huge sale in the Clark's stores going on now - lots of goodies at 50% off.
See also our earlier post on Aerosoles, they have some amazingly stylish, affordable options these days.
And yes, the Louboutin mani is too Elvira for our liking.
We hardly think that by reporting on this trend (that's right, reporting--we're not encouraging people to buy fakes) that we will in any way hurt Louboutin's bottom line.
I'm sorry, but Christian Louboutins are known for their red soles and for how much they cost. They're known because celebrities started wearing them. They may be comfortable, yes, but that's definitely not what they are known for. Get over yourself miss diva.
Imitation is the best form of flattery. It's the fashion world, everything is similar to something else. Quit being so naive.
I think you are absolutely fabulous! I'm reading this years after you wrote it, but I thought your comments were very insightful and dead on. Well done!
If you shop around you can get louboutins for a good deal. It just depends what you consider a deal. For me a pair of loubotuins for 230 is a deal, esp if the shoe is org $700! I would never pay full price for them. Nor would I for any designer piece.
www.barneys.com, www.neimansmarcus.com, www.saks.com often have sales on louboutins! I think neimans is the best because they usually have free shipping, if not register for their e-mail and you will recieve free shipping! and on ocassion you can take and extra 40% off sale items.
I wouldn't suggest buying the trendy louboutin shoes,but opt for any of the classic black shoes! You could wear them for years! It would make a good invesment!
i own a few pairs of louboutins, i work damn hard and studied at uni for a hell of a long time, i think i desever to treat myself. yes ok not all of you call buying expensive shoes a treat but guess what some of us do!
I hate the relica ones out at the moment! they are really degrading and i actually feel sorry for the people wearing them, not becuase there supposed to look like authentic louboutins but because some girls (hence the SOME) try to pass they off as the 'real deals' ie authentic louboutins.
red sole is the louboutin signiture. yes i know he should have copyrighted them to begin with, yes i understand about fasion trickling from maajor boutiques in to the high street, but there not quite as obvious as the 'red sole' in my perception anyway! studying for 6 yrs at a London university about fasion did a least teach me that althoug fashion cannot be bought, fasion is addictive and i equally undertand people who dont want to spend large amounts of money on shoes but they should invest in their own style, not louboutins.
xx
All that education, and no pathetic spelling skills.
if you cant afford authentic items peaches, im sure you will get some fakes of ebay. tut tut!
dont give me that crap about 'its not about be able to afford them' at the end of the day im sure spending £600 on a pair of louboutins is a lot too you but its not to others.
fakes are for low lifes!
I can't believe how rude you are to these people! It is totally beyond me how you classify anyone who chooses to buy a shoe which is a look-alike of another a lowlife. I think it's terrible how people just keep labelling eachother on what they wear etc. You would think your pure bitchness would stop by the age you could afford Christian Louboutin. Just read my book “Treasure Yourself” later this year, it talks all about this.
I normally don't buy knockoffs, because I just rather save for authentic. But I'm only 18, so I can't afford everything so it forces me to be modest about expensive things. Anyway, when is your book going to be in stores? Everyone's raving about it and the newest issue of teen vogue said it was on it's way! I'm very interested in your outlook on teen girl's and how they should "raise themselves" I wrote about these things in my diaries and since your my favorite model I'm excited to compare our views of things ! Please, somehow release a statement or something as to when it will be released!! much love!
I am trying to buy a genuine real pair of Christian Louboutin shoes and all the sites I am looking at and contacting them and they are telling me they are real Louboutins and I see a list above of all the fake sites.
Where can I buy a pair of genuine Louboutin shoes for a nice price I am splurging it is my birthday
furthermore, there are no "inspiration" in knock-offs. it was just plainly copying.
buying your replica Louboutin's? I too
am looking to purchase a pair without the
price tag, but am scared of getting the shoes
and they look terrible, or worse, my credit
card gets charged and no shoes arrive!
There are so many sites, I don't know what
one to choose!
Cheers
However to all those who would rather give the money to charity and buy fake louboutins.. well your actually saving money but the £160 you do spend on your fakes more than likely funds child slave labour, Drug use, and fund the ammunition and weapons the taliban and such groups use to attack our (British/American) troops.
Yes im aware that Christian Louboutin makes a substantial amount of ££ from one pair alone, but my conscience would rather fund his luxury yacht than the killing of civil peoples.
http://www.louboutinlondon.com/index.php?main_page=page_2
I'm not taking a stand here on fake vs. authentic vs. knock-off "inspired by", but I think everyone on this comment thread who has been talking about using the money saved by buying imitation designer shoes to donate to charities should pay attention to where they are getting the shoes from.
Many of these imitation shoes, the ones that look exactly like the originals for a quarter or less of the price, are coming from Chinese underground criminal sweatshops that are imprisoning children under 10 years old to do the work.
Look here for the article:
http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/fashion/2009/07/16/2009-07-16_killer_heels_christian_louboutin_jimmy_choo_knockoffs_rip_off_buyers_prey_on_chi.html
I'm all for looking chic for cheap, but if charities and the state of the world matter to you - make sure that by going discount you're not contributing to absolutely awful and inhumane criminal activity.
xoxo.
i totally get what you're saying but PLEASE tell me where you got those 150.00 ones..
been looking for a pair that is very similar to a real pair and all I find are crappy ones.
if you read this, let me know?
thanks!
been shopping around for a pair of c.l. for someone special in my world but cannot expect to satisfy this label's cost.
recently watched how the late party crowds evening exits have them leaving(with heels in hand)only to disappoint their date with moans and complaints of(you guessed it)aching feet, cramps, and the ever concerning hyperextended ankle due to a slip off a 4inch heel.
Sure us guys have it simpler (kiss style boots notwithstanding) but argueably a great set of legs are just begging for a foot adorning shoe, and guys (if not women too) are drawn to a better built heel and those such as c.l. are that.
Can one support a whole night in them dancing, walking, eating, talking, going to the washroom, strutting the parking lot, doing stairs, managing slippery shinny floors, carpets and the worst of the worst...getting in and out of a ride...
i myself give a nod of approval to those who can collectively wear these thriller heels for all to see and envy, but if owning a pair or looking down at some poor soul who is seeking the same elation (and elevation) at a fraction of cost that these and other heels provide turns a person into a 'certified b***h' then who needs 'em?
bottom line is beatiful tootsies and legs really speak for themselves.
vanity has its casualties...
now i have to get back to finding a set as a gift come x-mas.
hell i dont care if she only wears them once! as long as they're on for me!
cheers all, and gonna check the local listings but again knock offs are everywhere and im not an officianndo, wish us luck, and luck to you all
http://www.vivivintage.com
hey you can even read up about it from christian louboutin himself at
http://www.stopfakelouboutin.com/index.php/en
you might just learn a few things
cheers