Louboutin -- get your attention, Karen??
Robin Givhans in today's Post
"At long last, one of fashion’s leading designers officially recognized the senselessness of referring to a single shade of pale beige as “nude.” Shoe designer Christian Louboutin created a demi-line of classic pumps in shades ranging from chocolate brown to ivory and declared it his “nudes collection.” Mostly, it was savvy marketing - especially the app to help women find just the right shade. After all, there have always been shoes in brown, tan and beige. But luxury fashion is all about selling desire, fantasy, status, the dream of belonging. Louboutin noticed that women of color were already participants in the luxe fashion party; he just gave them a hearty, formal welcome."
"At long last, one of fashion’s leading designers officially recognized the senselessness of referring to a single shade of pale beige as “nude.” Shoe designer Christian Louboutin created a demi-line of classic pumps in shades ranging from chocolate brown to ivory and declared it his “nudes collection.” Mostly, it was savvy marketing - especially the app to help women find just the right shade. After all, there have always been shoes in brown, tan and beige. But luxury fashion is all about selling desire, fantasy, status, the dream of belonging. Louboutin noticed that women of color were already participants in the luxe fashion party; he just gave them a hearty, formal welcome."