Article: CHRISTIAN'S CULT; CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, THE TALENTED FRENCH DESIGNER, HAS HAD A BANNER YEAR - AND THE INDUSTRY AT LARGE IS LAUDING HIM FOR IT.

Byline: Michelle Baran

Naming him designer of the year is an understatement.

With his extremely devoted on- and off-the-red-carpet fan club and enviable list of high-profile luxe retail accounts, Frenchman Christian Louboutin has captured this moment in footwear history.

"First of all, he is a great, unique talent," Edwin Burstell, SVP and GMM of footwear at Bergdorf Goodman, said about Louboutin, who is being honored at Shoes on Sale. "He is insightful and understands how a woman wants to feel when she wears his shoes. There has been an overwhelming response from our customers for Christian's product. Quality, styling, construction - it's all ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!