by The Perennial Style | Jun 25, 2014 | Style, Uncategorized
We all remember the days when Juicy Couture velour and terrycloth tracksuits ruled the fashion scene. Nothing was better than tossing on that matching colorful jumpsuit, usually with “Juicy” printed on the back, for a socially acceptable, comfortably-chic look. As celebrities like Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and more lined the style sections of tabloids in Juicy circa early millennium, nothing felt cooler than rocking that same jumpsuit to school back home.
It’s now time to say goodbye to this fashion phenomenon, as Juicy Couture has confirmed that they will be closing all of their brick-and-mortar stores this summer. For those of you feeling nostalgic or want to prepare for the 2000s fashion comeback that is sure to happen, Kohl’s has confirmed they will be carrying the line throughout the Fall. Let’s all take a moment to remember the glory days of the tracksuit. RIP.
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by The Perennial Style | Aug 1, 2013 | Style, Uncategorized
Who is the man behind the red sole? We all have come to know and love Christian Louboutin, but do we REALLY know him?
Christian Louboutin knew from a young age his passion was for shoes. Being the only son to a cabinetmaker who was rarely around in his childhood, Christian spent most of his time with his mother and three sisters in Paris. On a visit to a Parisian museum, he discovered a sign forbidding high heels. He became fascinated by the image of the heels and began his first shoe sketchbook shortly after.
Christian was expelled from his school at the age of 16, which opened doors for his future success within the shoe industry. Whether it was designing shoes for a cabaret, working under Charles Jourdan, or countless amounts of freelance work, Louboutin gained the experience he needed to open up his first shop in Paris in the early 1990s.
But why red?
Every pair of Christian Louboutin’s shoes has the trademark red sole. During one of his first fashion shows, Christian felt like something was missing from his designs: something sexy, something fierce, something that would make his shoes his own. As he was mulling over these thoughts in his studio in 1993, he caught a glance of one of his employees painting her nails with red nail polish. That was it! He stole the polish, painted the sole of his heel red, and instantly Christian Louboutin shoes became the iconic heel today.
Christian Louboutin became an instant favorite amongst Hollywood, not to mention Royalty (Princess Caroline of Monaco was one of his first customers!). His famous red soled heels are seen at almost every single red carpet event among stars such as Britney Spears, Madonna, Beyonce, Rihanna, the Kardashians, and the list goes on and on. There’s just something irresistible about these handmade shoes. Louboutin’s success hasn’t stopped at women’s shoes. He created a handbag line in 2003, a men’s shoe line in 2011, and is rumored to launch a new beauty line this year!
Just a warning for all you shoe lovers, his shoes are addicting! Click here to see his collection
