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Famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin has launched his own champagne in partnership with eccentric champagne house Piper Heidsieck. To commemorate, they have released a limited edition "Le Rituel" box set resurrecting a ritual of the 1880s that is emblematic of Europe at its peak: drinking from the shoe of a woman. This crystal stiletto designed by Christian Louboutin of course has a red sole like the famous shoes and is included in this limited edition gift box set. Available to pre-order now at wine.com.

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Christian Louboutin has designed a world exclusive shoe in collaboration with Footcandy to raise money for Asian elephants. The Elephant Rodita is a zipper accentuated strappy sandal available in bright hot pink that Louboutin chose for exclusively for Footcandy. The sandal itself is made of fabric with zipper accents throughout and is lined in pink leather. It has a pink leather buckle closure on the ankle strap and a covered pink leather 4 3/4 inch heel. The 1 inch platform is covered in fabric with a zipper across the plattform, and of coarse his signature red sole.

Gilt Groupe brings New York invitation-only designer sample sales to the world with their online rendition of this celebrated tradition. Gilt Groupe is invitation only, but Luxurate has teamed up with Gilt to offer an exclusive invitation for our readers. Simply click here to accept our invitation to join Gilt Groupe.

Gilt Groupe gets it - they offer low prices on incredible hand selected designer pieces, excellent high quality photos, easy navigation, and plenty of time to get ready to score some great finds! Some recent favorite designer sample sales include Christian Louboutin and Stella McCartney.  Of course everything goes fast, but at prices like this, it's no surprise. One tip is to add it to your bag immediately and it will be saved for you for the next 10 minutes. Don't wait or someone else might snatch it up first. Next week includes sample sales for Hervé Léger and Catherine Malandrino - two of my all-time favorite designers!

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DO NOT FALL FOR THESE FAKES! Seemingly overnight, dozens of websites selling fake and replica Christian Louboutin shoes have been plastered on ad networks across the internet. Every site I visit has multiple ads for cheap Christian Louboutin shoes, all of them resulting in sites selling knock-offs of the real thing.  This is very alarming and cannot continue. These sites have assaulted the google ad network violating content policy by advertising sites selling illegal, counterfeit items. It is against the Adword TOS to use Adwords to sell counterfeit items. Everyone should report these websites to Google by calling (866) 246-6453 or email customer support. You can also click on the google link on the ad and report it for a violation of policy. Please help spread the word and get these sites off the internet. If you have any other sites to add to the list, please leave a comment below.

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It's SALE time at Giuseppe Zanotti Design Boutique
30% off Original Price*
Spring/Summer 2009
Starts May 15th, 2009 on selected items!

The Zanotti Boutique is currently pre selling, so get yourself in the door or give them a call ASAP! *no adjustments to prior purchases, all sale items are final sale!

Giuseppe Zanotti Boutique
806 Madison AVE/68th ST
212 650 0455 main
212 650 0469 fax

Update June 25: Prices are now 50% off

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