In a recent case the Swiss Federal Administrative Court has affirmed the Swiss Intellectual Property Office’s refusal to register a red sole feature of a high-heeled shoe as a position mark based on ...

When it comes to footwear, there are few signifiers more iconic or more aspirational than Christian Louboutin’s red sole. In the 30 years since its inception, the brand has perhaps done more than any ...

Let’s be real: there are shoes, and then there are Louboutins. That flash of red under a glossy black pump? Instantly recognizable. It’s not just a color, it's a code—a secret handshake among fashion ...

ABOUT three decades ago, renowned French footwear designer Christian Louboutin drew inspiration from his assistant’s red nail polish to create the iconic red soled high heels that would eventually ...

Christian Louboutin is a luxury retailer known for its red-soled, or “red bottom” stiletto shoes. Last weekend, former President Donald Trump unveiled new “Never Surrender High-Tops” sneakers at ...

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It’s been a little more than a week since Christian Louboutin, the French shoe designer who was at the forefront of the movement to bring back the four-inch heel in the early ‘90s, sued Gucci-owned ...

When celebrities hit the red carpet, they're often in Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, or Jimmy Choo heels - but there's one brand that has quietly found its way to every major awards show. This ...

His signature red-soled shoe has made him a fashion icon. PARIS, Nov. 18, 2011— -- While few people might recognize his face, his sole is one of the most recognized in the world. Famous French ...