It's 12 o'clock somewhere: Shoe designer Christian Louboutin to create a Cinderella slipper

“The slipper is the magic wand of transformation which conjures confidence, beauty and love.” – Christian Louboutin

PARIS, France, July 4, 2012 – The fabled Cinderella slipper which has captured the hearts and imagination  of  generations of women  around the world, comes to life as The Walt Disney Studios and world-renowned shoe designer Christian Louboutin unveil the ultimate, modern- day Cinderella inspired slipper in Paris, during Haute Couture week July 2-5.

“Cinderella is not only an iconic character when it comes to beauty, grace and fairytale love, but also  shoes,” explains designer Christian Louboutin.   For Louboutin, the worlds of fantasy and shoe-making  collided in perfect harmony when he was invited by Disney to re-imagine Cinderella’s  famous  slipper  in  honor  of  Disney’s  global  release  of  the  classic  masterpiece “Cinderella” Diamond Edition on Blu-ray this Fall.

Cinderella’s  legendary  slippers  have  been  re-imagined  with  the  mastery  of  one  of  this generation’s most important designers.  Lightness, beauty and transparency are the words with which Louboutin  describes  this special pair; they are a dream materialized.  The designer’s magic touch brings this iconic shoe to reality and gives it a modern twist.  Delicate lace adorned with crystals gives these slippers an enchanting look.  Two sparkling butterflies rest prettily on the shoes, one landing on the vamp while the  other sits closely behind atop of the crystal covered heel, gently brushing the ankle. Louboutin’s signature red soles add the final dash of excitement as Cinderella’s slippers come alive. “Her character and her story dictated the design to me, it was all there in the pages and the words of this tale,” explained the designer.

Christian   Louboutin’s   famous   red   soles   are   instantly   recognizable   for   their   elegance, innovative,  playful designs and femininity.   “The dream is a major factor in my language of design,” said Louboutin.  This whimsical quality is paramount to his creations, which have been embraced by women all over the world.  Louboutin’s limitless imagination, adventurous spirit and the inspiration he draws from the world and people around him have helped turn his own dreams into reality.  For Louboutin, “there are no limits  in  the world of fantasy and there is always a happily ever after.”

As part of the celebration, a few lucky, modern day Cinderella’s will have the chance to be a part of the  magic and win one of the twenty original slippers created for this collaboration. Further details about the contest and participating markets to follow. To stay abreast of news, visit www.Facebook.com/Cinderella.

About Christian Louboutin:
French designer Christian Louboutin’s red soles have stamped an inimitable mark on the world of fashion and shoe making over the past 20 years. Born in Paris and raised by his mother and three sisters, the designer credits this feminine environment as the inspiration for much of his
work. The  innovation  and  imagination  behind  Louboutin’s  mesmerizing  shoes  and  his  utter devotion  to  women  have  established him  as one  of the world’s most  visionary  and important shoemakers.