Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

Jennifer · January 24th, 2008, 02:18 PM

Just stumbled upon the latest designer inspiration of Christian Louboutin’s famous red sole, and this interpretation doesn’t come from the source you would think but rather a well-known respected designer, Italian fashion designer, Donatella Versace. Makes you think: If it were any other designer or no name label that copied the red bottom sole, would we scream “replica or a blatant copy?”

When you think designer shoes and red soles, only one name pops to mind – a no brainer, Christian Louboutin. CL is a standout shoe maker, whose designs are instantly recognizable with the trademark red leather sole. History has it, he got the idea from one of his employees. One day he saw his employee putting red nail polish on, and at that moment he instantly know he was destined to paint his soles red. Since then, it became the signature of his shoes.

Price wise you can find both red sole shoes by the respected designers at your local department store carrying a retail price in the same range.

Find Versace Shoes
> Saks Fifth Avenue
> Yoox – handful on sale!
> Bluefly – dozens on sale!

Find Christian Louboutin Shoes
> Net-a-Porter
> Saks Fifth Avenue
> Bluefly – many on sale!

- (thefashionrow) Marcie

mudkipz · January 25th, 2008, 06:13 AM

Ohhhh those are really pretty! I like the shade of blue that they used!

sexyalisha · January 25th, 2008, 10:55 AM

i think shame on donatella for copying louboutin... she knows the red sole is his trademark. she could've chosen a different color...

anne022196 · January 25th, 2008, 11:10 AM

that is not my type...very uncomfortable shoes...

laluella · January 25th, 2008, 01:03 PM

Gisele looks amazing in those ads. Those blue shades are so gorgeous.

It is a shame Versace has decided to use Louboutin's red again. I remember a few years ago, Versace was doing neon green soles. It wasn't for my taste but I think it complemented the brand's look. For these shoes, I think they should have just painted the soles to match the blue hues.

VivaLaJuicy · January 26th, 2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexyalisha

i think shame on donatella for copying louboutin... she knows the red sole is his trademark. she could've chosen a different color...

I totally agree....

Maria · February 21st, 2008, 01:41 PM

I think its so funny how many people hate on oh deers because of it's red soles and dont say anything about versace. Not you guys ok, other people I know.

I like oh deer and CL shoes are TDF but so overpriced. Maybe I'd think different if I was rich and willing to spend 800 dlls on a pair of simple pumps :P

tokidoki · February 28th, 2008, 07:24 AM

likin the louboutins betterrr.. too much for me though... if only i were richh ::siggh::
;]b

Maeveyblue · February 28th, 2008, 12:23 PM

OMG! I am in lust!!!

FashionVictim · July 20th, 2008, 01:37 AM

Eventhough it was (?) a CL trademark I would die to get some of those

Caitlin_ · July 20th, 2008, 11:27 AM

I actually prefer the Versaces to the Loubous in this post?
God help me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by missalisha

i think shame on donatella for copying louboutin... she knows the red sole is his trademark. she could've chosen a different color...

I smells a lawsuit.

andee · July 20th, 2008, 12:29 PM

I would fall on my a** in any of them.

lrc123 · July 20th, 2008, 07:48 PM

When i saw a pair of the blue Tasseled ones in one of my recent issues of Allure, i automatically assumed they where Louboutins, and when i read that they weren't, i thought i can't believe that Versace is knocking off CL, but i would still buy the Tasseled ones if i could afford it.

FashionVictim · July 21st, 2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lrc123

When i saw a pair of the blue Tasseled ones in one of my recent issues of Allure, i automatically assumed they where Louboutins, and when i read that they weren't, i thought i can't believe that Versace is knocking off CL, but i would still buy the Tasseled ones if i could afford it.

Do you know the price of those fabulous shoes?

By the way...yesterday I saw that Versace is also selling those shoes with a pink sole but different color. Perhaps we did DV wrong and it is not just getting the attention of the clients by "copying" CL shoes.

Think I am going to bed now. It is 10 p.m. over here! Have a good day everyone!

January 24th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jennifer Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Emerald City Posts: 11,378	Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes Just stumbled upon the latest designer inspiration of Christian Louboutin’s famous red sole, and this interpretation doesn’t come from the source you would think but rather a well-known respected designer, Italian fashion designer, Donatella Versace. Makes you think: If it were any other designer or no name label that copied the red bottom sole, would we scream “replica or a blatant copy?” When you think designer shoes and red soles, only one name pops to mind – a no brainer, Christian Louboutin. CL is a standout shoe maker, whose designs are instantly recognizable with the trademark red leather sole. History has it, he got the idea from one of his employees. One day he saw his employee putting red nail polish on, and at that moment he instantly know he was destined to paint his soles red. Since then, it became the signature of his shoes. Price wise you can find both red sole shoes by the respected designers at your local department store carrying a retail price in the same range. Find Versace Shoes > Saks Fifth Avenue > Yoox – handful on sale! > Bluefly – dozens on sale! Find Christian Louboutin Shoes > Net-a-Porter > Saks Fifth Avenue > Bluefly – many on sale! - (thefashionrow) Marcie __________________ Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row '09 TBF Meet in Chicago. Check out the new TBF Autumn Edition theme.

January 25th, 2008, 06:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
mudkipz Rising Bag Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 372	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes Ohhhh those are really pretty! I like the shade of blue that they used! __________________ Fashion Stuff (All Things Fashion)

January 25th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
sexyalisha Rising Bag Star Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sunny California<3 Posts: 434	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes i think shame on donatella for copying louboutin... she knows the red sole is his trademark. she could've chosen a different color... __________________ "Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful." -Sophia Loren Currently I need to save $$$

January 25th, 2008, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
anne022196 The Bag Star Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 515	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes that is not my type...very uncomfortable shoes...

January 25th, 2008, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
laluella Rising Bag Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 221	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes Gisele looks amazing in those ads. Those blue shades are so gorgeous. It is a shame Versace has decided to use Louboutin's red again. I remember a few years ago, Versace was doing neon green soles. It wasn't for my taste but I think it complemented the brand's look. For these shoes, I think they should have just painted the soles to match the blue hues.

February 21st, 2008, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maria Rising Bag Star Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 357	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes I think its so funny how many people hate on oh deers because of it's red soles and dont say anything about versace. Not you guys ok, other people I know. I like oh deer and CL shoes are TDF but so overpriced. Maybe I'd think different if I was rich and willing to spend 800 dlls on a pair of simple pumps :P

February 28th, 2008, 07:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
tokidoki Rising Bag Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 124	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes likin the louboutins betterrr.. too much for me though... if only i were richh ::siggh:: ;]b

February 28th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Maeveyblue Official Bagista Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: I'm a city girl living in the burbs Posts: 1,849	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes OMG! I am in lust!!!

July 20th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
FashionVictim Bag Admirer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cologne (GER)-missing NYC! Posts: 68	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes Eventhough it was (?) a CL trademark I would die to get some of those __________________ My Wishlist LV Keepall graphite - LV Damier Azur Naviglio - Hermes Birkin 35 - LV Monogram Watercolor Speedy 35 - Prada Spring 2008 Fairies Handbag

July 20th, 2008, 12:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
andee Rising Bag Star Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 319	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes I would fall on my a** in any of them.

July 20th, 2008, 07:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
lrc123 Fashionista Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: I was transplanted from Michigan to Arkansas. Posts: 283	Re: Red Sole: Versace does Louboutin Shoes When i saw a pair of the blue Tasseled ones in one of my recent issues of Allure, i automatically assumed they where Louboutins, and when i read that they weren't, i thought i can't believe that Versace is knocking off CL, but i would still buy the Tasseled ones if i could afford it. __________________ Pour être beau, tout un femme doit est un pull noir et une jupe noire et être bras dans le bras avec un homme qu'elle aime. Y.S.L. Peut il se reposent dans la paix.

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