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In a Vogue first, a quintet of international stars in four very different cities capture the glamour and the adrenaline that comes with getting ready for a night out. The binder that brings British actor Ellie Bamber, France’s Anaelle Duguet, Japan’s Maria Tani and Korea’s Roh Yoon-seo together? Their love of Christian Louboutin’s new Lipstick heels. Each rising talent puts a unique spin on the shoes, in line with their personal style and the vibe of the city they’re in, showing the multi-faceted nature of Christian Louboutin’s fashion and beauty empires.
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For Désordres star Duguet, who is photographed wearing the Lipbooty, Lipbotta and Lipstrass Queen in her unfailingly chic Paris hometown, a Louboutin heel is “like the icing on the cake”. “I see them as power shoes,” says the master of the quintessential French-girl look. “They are a must-have, and enhance any look… almost like jewellery.” Les Misérables actor Bamber, captured in London wearing the fabulous Lipstrass Queen, also notes they make her feel “timeless, sexy and powerful”, while YouTuber Tani – who, like Ellie, remembers her first pair – describes a feeling of elation when wearing the shoes that demand a dancefloor.
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Indeed Tani lets her Louboutins – particularly the Lipbooty, Lipchick and Lipstrass Pumps as captured in the directional style capital of Tokyo – dictate the rest of the model’s classic-with-a-twist looks. “When shoes have impact, like the Lipstick collection, I choose clothes based on the shoes,” she explains. “I consider the balance between accessories by adding and subtracting.” Duguet also plays up to the surprising element of the Lipstick pumps. “When you look at them from the front, they seem like classic heels, but when you see them from the side, the shoes really come into their own,” notes Anaelle, who is referring to the pillar-like heels that evoke Egyptian columns – a passion of Mr Louboutin’s – and are either bathed in gold or adorned with hundreds of tiny crystals.
The resounding review among the global Christian Louboutin gang? The festive updates on the master shoemaker’s signature heels are totally wearable, as well as commanding wherever in the world they are worn – essential for these four individuals whose lives are spent hopping from sets to premieres and parties. “I like to wear things that I feel comfortable in, as this makes me feel stronger,” shares Duguet, while feminine dresser Bamber champions casual elegance: “Something that’s easy to dance in – it’s not much fun when you can’t dance in your outfit.” “The completion of an evening look is an attitude,” adds quirky fashion plate Yoon-seo, who was photographed in Seoul wearing the Lipbooty, Lipqueen, Lipstrass Queen and Lipstrass Pump. “Louboutin’s unique designs always make people feel good. The Lipstick Heels are a great shoe that reduces time spent worrying.”
Watching the hive of activity around each actor’s Vogue glam station in their respective cities is an irresistible reminder that party season is just around the corner. Christian Louboutin’s playful and ingenious pumps, underlined by the brand’s savoir-faire, show that timeless classics don’t have to be boring. These cheeky twists on the brand’s bestsellers are instant conversation starters and, as this inspiring group with singular fashion tastes shows, have star quality.
Shop the Christian Louboutin Lipstick Heels at Christianlouboutin.com.
