Love Christian Louboutin heels? Here’s how to fake them for £1.50 from Homebase
It might be easier than you think to have your Cinderella moment and transform your wardrobe
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MANY women dream of having a pair of the distinctive red-soled Christian Louboutin heels in their wardrobe - but can’t afford the price tag.
Thankfully it might be easier than you think to have your Cinderella moment, with many shoppers simply using paint from Homebase.
Women have been buying heels they don’t mind getting ruined, and then heading to Homebase to buy a shade that resembles the vivid red Louboutin sole.
For those watching the pennies, opt for a tester pot, which can cost as little as £1.50 – so won’t break the bank.
According to the , staff have noticed a surge in the sales of shocking red paint shades – Flame and Showstopper – and have suspected they have been used to recreate the famous shoe.
A store manager at Acton said: “We have recently noticed a significant number of girls in the store colour matching the tester pots to pictures of designer shoes in fashion magazines and requesting tips on how to paint on leather or rubber.”
Van Haren claimed that under EU law companies cannot trademark common shapes of products, but the ECJ ruled shape trademarks do not apply to Louboutin's red sole.
A spokesperson for Christian Louboutin said in a statement: "For 26 years, the red sole has enabled the public to attribute the origin of the shoe to its creator, Christian Louboutin.
"This case will now be referred back to The Hague Court which is expected to confirm the validity of the red sole trademark."
Christian Louboutin heels can cost upwards of £495, so you might want to get saving if you wish to own a pair.
Meanwhile Christian Louboutin has made its first pair of BABY shoes… but they’ll set you back £190.
Lauren Goodger recently sold her £1800 Louboutin trainers, encrusted with Swarovski crystals, on a second site - with bids starting at £1.