Lisa Weiss of Début Wants Designers to Take More RisksShe opened Début after seeing so many emerging designers struggle with their financial footing, in order to provide somewhere for new talent to enter the marketplace.
Jimmy Choo Has New Ads, Discovers Internet MarketingIt’s been all about the Louboutins and the Manolos lately, but Jimmy Choo is stepping back into the spotlight with new ads by Terry Richardson and its first Internet campaign.
Gucci Is Down! Anna Wintour Avoids TenjuneGucci’s profits take a rare hit, French ‘Elle’ has a new spawn, and Anna Wintour didn’t stay long at Maria Sharapova’s birthday party at Tenjune.
first looks
Behold: Christian Louboutin and His Magical Shoe PowersOn May 1 Christian Louboutin will stop by Barneys to sign spring shoes, and, in honor of the visit, Barneys will devote their windows to him with a blown-up portrait — here’s a preview.
Go Buy New Shoes This WeekendThis weekend promises to be positively sun-kissed, so why not get a little spring shopping under your waist-belt? We’ve selected spring shoes for guys and gals.
loose threads
Louboutin’s Bags, Crow’s Denim, and Duckie’s Elbows• Expect more handbags from Christian Louboutin’s brand expansion, which also includes up to ten new U.S. boutiques and “aggressive protection” of the brand’s trademarks, like those lovely red soles.