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Jaden Smith at Louboutin stirs fresh 'nepo-baby' fashion debate

French fashion icon Christian Louboutin's decision to name Will Smith's son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise -- and stirred up fresh allegations of "nepo-baby" favoritism. When not following in the footsteps of his famous father into acting and rap music, 27-year-old Smith has been a...

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Christian Louboutin names Jaden Smith as its first men’s creative director

Luxury footwear brand Christian Louboutin is looking to elevate its menswear offering with the appointment of American rapper and actor Jaden Smith as the brand’s first-ever men’s creative director. In a statement, Christian Louboutin said that Smith would oversee the creation of four collections annually across men’s shoes, leather goods, and...

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Christian Louboutin invests in Parisian property group

Footwear designer Christian Louboutin has expanded his reach via a new investment in a Paris-based property company on the path of international expansion. Experimental Group is understood to have welcomed Louboutin as its newest shareholder according to various media outlets, including TTG, as part of a strategic partnership to bolster the...

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Christian Louboutin is now a billionaire

Christian Louboutin has officially become a billionaire. The French designer's eponymous brand, best known for its iconic red-soled shoes, was valued at 3.2 billion USD by investment firm Exor. As Louboutin owns a 35 percent stake in the company, his net worth is now estimated to be 1.2 billion USD, according to a new Forbes report. Opening his...

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Donald Trump launches sneaker line after record fine

Former US President Donald Trump has turned to fashion capitalism to potentially cover the mounting legal fees and fines following a New York judge's ruling that he must pay 364 million dollars for obscuring his true wealth. Launching a sneaker named Never Surrender, Trump's high-top style is adorned with a red sole, gold leather body featuring...

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Christian Louboutin to make eyewear debut

French luxury footwear and accessories brand Christian Louboutin is to enter the eyewear market after signing an exclusive global licensing deal with eyewear manufacturer Marcolin. In a statement, Christian Louboutin said it has signed a licensing agreement with Marcolin until 2029 for the design, manufacturing and distribution of the brand’s...

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Christian Louboutin accuses former employee of infringement in lawsuit

Footwear specialist Christian Louboutin has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, coming forward with accusations of stealing and infringement, as well as violating an employee agreement. A new suit with the US court for the Southern District of New York names the defendant as Mehdi Mohamed Nasrallah, a former assistant boutique manager at...

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Christian Louboutin signs joint venture deal with India’s ABFRL

Luxury footwear brand Christian Louboutin has established a new joint venture with Indian firm Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), which will see both partners hold an equal stake. As part of the deal, the brand’s current Indian business will be transferred into a newly incorporated subsidiary of ABFRL. In a release, Alexis Mourot,...

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Disney's centenary auction will see unique fashion items go up for sale

To commemorate the centenary of Disney, a global auction titled "Create 100" has been launched, offering audiences worldwide the opportunity to bid on unique items, artworks, and experiences inspired by Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century characters and stories. The auction is a celebration of Disney's legacy and features...

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Saks launches Christian Louboutin x Marvel capsule collection

Saks has unveiled the new limited-edition Christian Louboutin x Marvel capsule collection of footwear and accessories for men, women and children as part of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebrations. For the collaboration, Saks, the exclusive US retailer for the collection, has unveiled a special window installation and a visual pop-up dedicated...

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Christian Louboutin designs exclusive collection for Neiman Marcus

American luxury department store Neiman Marcus has revealed its exclusive collection ‘A la piscine’, designed by Christian Louboutin. The collection contains a range of footwear and handbags in neon colours and splash print, as well as new lifestyle product categories, such as pet accessories, tumblers to stay hydrated, t-shirts and skateboards....

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Louboutin on 30 years of red obsession

It was 30 years ago that Christian Louboutin borrowed his assistant's nail varnish to fix a problematic sole and inadvertently created a design that would make him globally famous. It was 1993 and Louboutin, then 30, was examining a pink and purple shoe prototype. The black sole was too dominant, he felt, and so called for his assistant. "I took...