Designer Shoes
December 5, 2008 · Print This Article
Despite dating rocker Benji Madden and a brief baby bump blip, faux-lebrity Paris Hilton has been largely absent from the tabs as of late. So perhaps Hilton should have avoided scheduling her launch event on the same day that hip-hop princess Stacey “Fergie” Ferguson was debuting her own shoe line across town. Just a thought. Unless this is a clever ploy to create a mock heel-to-heel battle between the multi-hypenated celeb-designers for press attention and sales. In which case, let the showdown begin!
The “Hottie and the Nottie” heiress began her contractual promo duties at Sin City’s Macy’s department store posing for glamour shots on a chaise lounge and wearing a blue summer dress with gold heels (which we assume are from her line) and a matching clutch. And in true Paris style, the “Stars are Blind” party professional staged a second launch event at one of her favorite haunts, Pure Nightclub.
Though it pains us to say it, we have to give her props for wearing what appear to be her own shoes to both events, unlike Fergs. As Asos.com reported from Vegas,
“After arriving in a crisp white shift dress, white oversized sunglasses and a pair of beige Mary-Janes, the Fergalicious one quickly changed into a pair of tan strappy sandals from her range.”
That’s just bad PR when you’re pimping product. And if there’s one thing Paris does best it’s publicity.
While Fergie’s line is big on gladiators sandals and street gear, Paris’ shoes are pretty much what you would expect, namely heels and slingbacks. What you might not expect after her first collection is the notable absence of Barbie doll pink this time out. The color palate has been toned down for fall and features more muted hues. Prices are expected to run about $50 a pair for the starter styles.
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