Designer Shoes

Regular readers may remember way back in October, when I mentioned Christian Louboutin’s claim that Barbie’s (yes, the doll) ankles were ‘too fat’ for his shoes. Well, today I am pleased to report this event hasn’t soured the relationship between the shoe designer and his plastic friend, as he is now set to release the second of his series of three collector’s Barbies.

After ‘Cat Burglar Barbie’ proved a massive success, ankle-issues or not, Louboutin has revealed that the second doll will be called the ‘Dolly Forever Barbie’ and will be safari-themed. By ’safari-themed’, he means she will wear a khaki tunic dress above her knee-length, bright pink Louboutin boots, which are about the least outback-friendly item of clothing you’ll ever see in your life. She will also come equiped with a hunting rifle, a set of tranquiliser darts and some binoculous. Oh wait, sorry, I meant some pink sunglasses and three other pairs of Louboutin shoes. All the essentials for a safari, providing you are romping the plains of Debenhams.

Due to be released on the 3rd of March, (right in the middle of lent, as if that would make a difference anyway), Louboutin’s new doll will cost £100. Naturally. Of course, being Louboutin, all the money made from safari Barbie will be donated to the RSPCA. Oh wait, I got that wrong as well! Mistakes left, right and

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