wedges in 2046

Does anyone know the designer of the wedges that Faye Wong's character wore in the movie, 2046?

trade dress infringement: Isabel Marant v. Aldo

Aldo, I see that you are infringing the trade dress of Isabel Marant's $1295 Otway boot from her Fall/Winter 2009 collection, because Aldo's $150 Zabrocki boot looks just like it.  The Isabel Marant boot is pictured on the right.
  

Essential Shoes for Women

A well-balanced shoe collection should have each of the above shoe types.

1. flip flops - for use in the shower, by the pool, and at the beach.
2. sneakers - for exercise.  (Above: Converse Chuck Taylor)
3. flats - for everyday.  (Above: Alexander McQueen)
4. galoshes - for dryness and mobility on rainy or snowy days.  (Above: Sperry Top-Sider)
5. black pumps with a closed toe and closed heel - for interviews, the office, and parties.  (Above: Nine West)
6. peep toe stilettos - for parties, a less conservative office, and church.  (Above: Christian Louboutin)
7. wedges - for events taking place on grass.  (Above: Giuseppe Zanotti)
8. strappy stiletto sandals - for ultimate sex appeal.  (Above: Jimmy Choo)

Note:  The shoes shown above epitomize their respective shoe types.  You can easily find less expensive versions at your local malls.

Why are there no elegant wedges at low prices?

 

I normally avoid buying wedges.  Most of the ones I have seen are ugly, unflattering, casual, and/or outdated.  Too bad I actually need to wear either wedges or flats to avoid sinking into the grass and destroying my stilettos at an upcoming outdoor wedding.  Hopefully this spring, more affordable shoe designers will release shoes resembling but NOT infringing the trade dress of Serena Van Der Woodsen's Christian Louboutin Lady Patent Wedges (USD $660) and Blair Waldorf's dainty Miu Miu satin wedge sandals (USD $665).

Trade Dress Infringement: Jimmy Choo v. Forever 21

Dear Jimmy Choo,

Forever 21 recently infringed your trade dress by copying the product configuration of your black studded fishnet Karina booties.  The statutory test for trade dress infringement under Lanham Act §43 is satisfied, because the trade dress of the two products are confusingly similar (I was actually confused); the features of the trade dress - the studs, fishnet, and pattern - are primarily nonfunctional (because exclusive use of the features would not put competitors at a significant non-reputation related disadvantage, considering that the studs and fishnet pattern is not essential to the use or purpose of the shoe, and that the studs and fishnet pattern does not affect the cost or quality of the shoe); and the product configuration of the Karina booties have acquired distinctiveness through secondary meaning (because fashionistas including myself have come to associate the shape of the Karina design with the Jimmy Choo brand as the source of the product).  The use of this particular product configuration by Forever 21 confuses and misleads consumers familiar with high-end designer shoes such as Jimmy Choo, and it creates a substantial likelihood of confusion.  Below I have posted images comparing the $1095 Jimmy Choo black studded fishnet Karina booties and the $32.80 Forever 21 Glitterati pump.

Best wishes, if you choose to file a lawsuit against "forever-sued" Forever 21.

Sincerely,

Laura Ng
Editor-in-chief, Sartorial Editorial
2L (seeking summer law associate position), Georgia State University College of Law

  

Paint it blue: Gianni Bini shoes

I decided to spice up the soles of my silver glitter Gianni Bini shoes with iridescent blue-purple nail polish (Nicole by OPI: It's Up to You).  I used up half a bottle of the nail polish for this paint job alone.  Below are the "before" and "after" pictures. [For reference, these shoes cost $17 (reduced from their original price of $75), and the OPI nail polish $7.56.]

Cesare Paciotti shoes

I strongly approve of Kristen Stewart's dark-red-soled Cesare Paciotti shoes (Autumn Winter 2009/2010 collection), Prada dress, and arm candy - Robert Pattinson.  Pasty white people can be so hot.

Images from Harper's Bazaar (c) 2009

Jimmy Choo for H&M hotness

It's no wonder I'm such a fan of the Jimmy Choo for H&M ad campaign.  Spotted: a fellow piggie!

I love the ad campaign.  Photographer, Terry Richardson, makes the entire collection look fabulous.  Below are some more photos from H&M.

Jimmy Choo for H&M

Photographer: Magnus Magnusson/H&M

Photographer: Magnus Magnusson/H&M

I know I banned myself from shopping for shoes and clothes until November 14, but I cannot wait for these stunning shoes to arrive in H&M stores in November 2009!  I am so glad the Anna Sui for Target collection does not tempt me at all.

truly fierce shoes

Christian Louboutin for Rodarte.  I think these fierce runway shoes are finally available for purchase at Christian Louboutin boutiques.  They would be my ideal accessory for self defense against rapists, muggers, and creeps.

All above photos from Vogue Italia, June 2008.

A Notable Nude Shoe

The architectural form of this Casadei shoe (Sweet Natural Peep Toe Pump) struck me with its ethereal beauty.

Retail $990.  Gilt price $298.  Unattainable for the penniless student.

4.25" heel.  1" platform.  Leather.  Wood.

Christian Louboutin scams

As Christian Louboutin shoes increase in popularity and attract the attention of bourgeois women who lust after the fabulous red soles of their favorite female celebrities, international con artists have taken note and set up a proliferation of replica Louboutin online shops.  Be aware of all the websites that are making blatant knockoffs of Louboutins and then claiming either "100% authenticity or your money back" or "top quality replica."  Don't be victimized by these scams, especially when you can get authentic Louboutins at Saks Fifth Avenue or Barneys for less than $270 + tax during the summer and winter sales.


You can buy authentic Louboutins at:
www.saksfifthavenue.com
www.neimanmarcus.com
www.bergdorfgoodman.com
www.barneys.com
www.netaporter.com
www.theoutnet.com
www.bobellisshoes.com
www.footcandyshoes.com

www.stanleykorshak.com
www.josephstores.com
www.luisaviaroma.com
www.brownsfashion.com
www.mytheresa.com
www.bluefly.com
www.yoox.com
www.gilt.com (but they are usually sold out within five minutes on Gilt)


eBay sellers of authentic Louboutins:
naturalgasgirl
mushroom_city
Trenduet
eluxuryshoes
rodeodrivefashionista
Celebshoes
venee2 (Note: some TPFers reported undisclosed damages in venee2's merchandise.)

If you choose to buy on eBay, definitely get the shoe authenticated at the Purse Forum before bidding because there are a ton of replica items on eBay. Membership on tPF is free of charge.

Sellers of COUNTERFEIT Louboutins:

www.ioffer.com

www.christianlouboutinn.com

www.christianlouboutinbox.com

www.christianlouboutincom.com

www.christian-loubouting.com

www.ChristianLouboutinLondon.com

www.christianlouboutin.org.uk

www.christianlouboutins.net

www.christianlouboutinonsale.com

www.ChristianLouboutinRetail.com

www.christianlouboutinsales.com

www.christianlouboutinshoesale.com

www.christianlouboutinshoeshop.co.uk

www.ChristianLouboutinstyle.com

www.christianlouboutin-too.com

www.christianlouboutinus.com

www.buychristianlouboutin.com

www.bychristianlouboutin.com

www.DesignerHeel.com

www.echristianlouboutin.com

www.freshchristianlouboutin.com

www.genuine-louboutin.com

www.heelssexy.com

www.hohoshoes.com

www.instyleplanet.com

www.Louboutinboxes.com

www.louboutindiscount.co.uk

www.Louboutinfashion.com

www.louboutinlady.com

www.louboutinmall.com

www.louboutinsmall.com

www.LouboutinOnly.com

www.Louboutinsatin.com

www.louboutinshopping.com

www.louboutinssale.com

www.louboutinstore.com

www.mei-store.com

www.ParisLouboutin.com

www.pickvogue.com

www.PickYourChristianLouboutin.com

www.pinkfootwear.com/ChristianLouboutin

www.sellchristianlouboutin.com

www.selllouboutin.com

www.shoesshop.us

www.shoppingchristianlouboutin.com

www.store789.com

www.TheDesignerDiscounts.com

www.UrChristianLouboutin.com

www.wantapair.com

www.womenofluxury.com

http://famousbrandshop.com

http://shoes1louboutin.com

Why you should not buy designer knockoffs

Valentino bow pump

The fiscally responsible law student who is basically penniless without her student loans should not be shopping at Saks, Neiman Marcus, Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, or any high-end boutique.  

I'm the law student who is trying to fight her shopping addiction, especially when I am working at a non-paid internship and getting extensive dental treatment for my severe chronic periodontal disease (which came as an unexpected and unwelcome burden).  But it's quite difficult, now that I've seen and tried on the Valentino Bow Patent Leather d'Orsay Pump at Saks.  Luckily for my wallet, the store did not have the shoe in 35.5. I refuse to get the Paris Hilton knockoff, which marries the Valentino-inspired upper to a Louboutin-inspired sole.

I can't wait for these to go on sale. Currently retailing at $745 + tax. I need the red 4" version with the 1/2" platform, so that I can walk in them and look pretty.  I also like the nude and black versions, but the red is my favorite.  Below is the red 5" version with the 1" platform.