Keys to the Door: Store manager Erin Malstrom.
Red, Like My Sole: There are few more revealing status symbols than a flash of crimson from your soles. Since Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992, the eminent French designer quickly burgeoned into fashion and society’s go-to shoemaker. Now, local Louboutin addicts are rejoicing at the news of a shop dedicated sole-ly to Monsieur L: a cozy boutique in Highland Park Village. The glamorous digs — Louboutin’s first in Texas and only the seventh in the United States — were designed by NYC architecture and design firm 212 Box. Chrome and glass displays show off the collections of stilettos, handbags and clutches, while design notes include a hand-blown teardrop chandelier, flaming-red carpet (of course), and a neon-red sign of Louboutin’s famous loopy signature. Slip into silver-spiked booties, satin-ribbon peep toes or colorful Strass crystal stilettos and slink off to Bar Celine. As if we needed more reason to dash to Louboutin, an opening bash is set for Friday, September 10, hosted by Schlegel ladies Myrna, Kim, Kari and Krystal, coinciding with Vogue’s second annual shopping frenzy, Fashion’s Night Out, and the unveiling of two exclusive styles from Louboutin’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Hot-foot it over. 27 Highland Park Village, no phone number at press time; christianlouboutin.com.
Images: Christian Louboutin’s Miami boutique; photo by Eric Laignel. Christian Louboutin heel.
There are few more revealing status symbols than a flash of crimson from your soles.