War of the Rosette Tiils!!!

Yves Saint Laurent is being sued for trademark infringement for selling shoes that have red outer soles, a style French shoe designer Christian Louboutin insists is his creation.

Louboutin filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. He is seeking a court injunction against the sale of the supposed copycat shoes in the U.S. and damages of at least $1 million.

Louboutin was informed by Yves Saint Laurent executives by letter in January that they planned to “continue to sell the infringing footwear,” the lawsuit states.
He introduced the red soles in 1992 and since then they have been on all of the company’s luxury shoes.

Christian Louboutin Classic Peep Toe

Christian Louboutin Classic Pumps

Saint Laurent has been selling red-sole shoes under brand names such as Tribute, Tribtoo, Palais and Woodstock at high-end fashion stores that also sell Louboutin footwear, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys New York and Bergdorf Goodman, according to the complaint.

YSL Tribute with Red sole

YSL Tribtoo with Red sole

Louboutin was informed by YSL executives by letter in January that they planned to “continue to sell the infringing footwear” the lawsuit states.

The case is Christian Louboutin SA v. Yves Saint Laurent America Inc., 11-2381, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan)

Choora ng mga branded na yan!

Ndi  papaawat ng SM Parisian umi-international din!

Of course without the red painted sole.

They don’t sell faux.

STEAL THE STYLE FOR LESS

Fab SM Parisian Tiils

Follow me on twitter @chikkapedia

Like me on Facebook too!