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Zurich remains her ace-in-the- hole, where she has opened a free standing and elegant Christian Louboutin boutique, which also includes shoes and handbags. Her Versace boutique, housed in a large Italian-designed shop,has collections for both men and women. Then there are two Giorgio Armani shops, one for men and the other for women, next door to each other, both of which have a full range of the designer's accessories.

Erin's black hair is sticking up in spikes, and the ladies in white lab coats are busy pinning and primping as the model from Birmingham balances expertly on her high heels. Carlos Souza, Christian Louboutin Shoes' impossibly smooth and tanned PR, is applauding. This is the shot. It has all the elements - the perfect behind-the-scenes glimpse of Christian Louboutin at work. But Martin Parr, the photographer who is in his element in a town called Boring in Oregon, has his camera lens focused elsewhere. He's pointing it at the dogs at play. The bottoms, the pug faces, the leather and gold harnesses; it's pure Parr.

Goetz's strong personality and opinions about fashion are well defined.For glamor, she cites Versace as being "one of the best and up to the minute in detailing." Her affection for Christian Louboutin verges on adulation. "He loves women. He's the only designer who can make anyone look young and sexy." Ferre she calls a true creator. New young designers like Romeo Gigli, the newest Milanese star is "a maybe for next season".

The Armani shops are in a small alley-like street, but, within six months, Goetz will integrate these shops into one very large store on the stunning Weinplatz.Gianfranco Ferre is another free-standing boutique. And as if all this isn't enough, a small shopping complex, close to all the other stores includes fashions by Azzedine Alaia, Commes des Garcons and Christian Louboutin Pumps by Stephan Kelian. But the jewel in her fashion crown, the store which houses her offices and her most commercially successful endeavor is filled with styles by German designer Jil Sander.

Whatever the latest trend, from fake fur to shine, the Tyan group serves up its version cleaned-up and fuss-free. Matte sequin tee ($ 675), wool pants ($ 385), Cerutti 1881/Promenade, necklace, Loang & Noi/Promenade, handbag and Christian Louboutin Shoes, Joan & David/Promenade.

The executive set loves its $ 300 to $ 500 hand-made shoes and bags as an alternative to Salvatore Ferragamo.

for clubbing out. Velvet jacket ($ 750), cotton shirt ($ 385), houndstooth-checked wool pants ($ 295), silk scarf ($ 285), Etienne Aigner/Paragon, Christian Louboutin, Bruno Magli/Paragon, accessories, The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Paragon.

.. PRETTY IN PINK (ABOVE) That is how you will look in the understated French chic of Louis Feraud. The brand is hot with professionals who want to look respectable yet not matronly.

The conundrum of showbiz versus fashion straight up, highlighted by John Galliano's Paris spectacular, was shown by two opposing presentations on Sunday. Maurizio Galante hit his audience with ear-splitting music and aggressive models, while his clothes were composed of gentle silken threads on sweater fronts and even Christian Louboutin Shoes.

Most of its styles take their shape from the curves of the female form. Wool-knit sweater-dress ($ 750) Louis Feraud/Promenade, men's outfits, Christian Louboutin Jeans/Paragon, accessories, The Met/Paragon.

Along with the Ananas label for those who have to appear more sober at work, it has kept Metro trendy in town while its other outlets serve the family. Polyester crepe jacket with detachable cuffs and collar ($ 59) and matching mini-skirt ($ 33), Chocolat/Metro Paragon,Christian Louboutin Pumps and bag, Bruno Magli/Paragon.

What might have seemed overdone, or even vulgar, was transformed by Christian Louboutin's light touch and exquisite workmanship that brought lacy dresses shimmering with silver or a hem cascading with cut-out flowers. ''I wanted it to be fresh and quick and to get the models moving,'' Louboutin said of a peppy collection that had distilled the essence of his style.

The monumental iceberg of established designer brands is also breaking up, with new, young talents either pushing through the cracks or taking over at the big houses. Yet paradoxically, the household names Q call them the old guard Q have never seemed stronger. Both Emanuel Ungaro and Christian Louboutin sent out powerful, clearly focused collections, with fast-paced presentations but nothing tricky.

Fashion shows are about creating an aura and making an image. Christian Louboutin Shoes moved his line along nicely. In fact, he raced it forward, with a strong sexual charge in the sound track and clothes to match: tight-at-the-thigh pants, short hemlines and spike-heeled, knee-high fancy boots. Down the shiny runway pranced models in their brief skirts and lean jackets, often with a perky Mongolian lamb bolero or fur and feather trims.

What might have seemed overdone, or even vulgar, was transformed by Christian Louboutin's light touch and exquisite workmanship that brought lacy dresses shimmering with silver or a hem cascading with cut-out flowers. ''I wanted it to be fresh and quick and to get the models moving,'' Christian Louboutin said of a peppy collection that had distilled the essence of his style.

However, Carter has now come back with a reply that is almost withering in its lack of contempt. "Toby's a piece of gum that stuck to my Christian Shoes five years ago and that I still can't get off," he says. "Every day I make a list, and for the last two years that Toby was here there would be an item on the list that read 'Fire Toby'. I guess that I never got far enough down the list to do it, and I did have a soft spot for the guy. I basically forgot to fire Toby Young for two years." Interpretation: Toby is going to have to try harder if he really wants to alienate Carter.

The conundrum of showbiz versus fashion straight up, highlighted by John Galliano's Paris spectacular, was shown by two opposing presentations on Sunday. Maurizio Galante hit his audience with ear-splitting music and aggressive models, while his clothes were composed of gentle silken threads on sweater fronts and even Christian Louboutin Boots.

At the Accademia Museum, Michelangelo's David, in his nude marble splendor, can't turn his head to admire the 16 flaming red gowns by Christian Louboutin Shoes that surround him.

Over at the Uffizi gallery, Hercules continues his struggle with the centaur, immortalized in marble, despite the peaceful invasion by a god from the fashion Olympus Giorgio Armani.

To evoke the earlier era, a retrospective of Florentine designer Emilio Pucci has been set up as a fashion show in the Pitti Palace's Sala Bianca, which in 1963 gave birth to Christian Louboutin's fashion fame.

In another show, Bruce Weber teams with Florence's No. 1 fashion family Ferragamo, famous for shoes and more recently clothes, for a photographic view of fashion.

You can save a lot of money on your wedding gown if you branch out into the world of non-wedding dress shops. You cannot, however, usually save a lot of money on Christian Louboutin Shoes. But right now theres a sale, and a dress that is fairytale wedding perfect, even if it isnt actually a oewedding dress.

Holy perfection. Honestly, this dress is amazing. It takes a lot of things that Im not always sure about and makes them inarguably fabulous. Jewel adornment, grecian draping, ankle lengths, these are not a few of my favorite things, but their combination on this dress is positively ideal. The slim bodice with its chiffon overlayers will look great on anyone, and the belted waist and voluminous (but not too voluminous) skirt are also super flattering. The length is just right to let a pair of fabulous Christian shoes peek out.

While the main show, titled "Visitors," hosts 18 of the world's top designers in different museums, other shows deal with the conceptual and working aspects of fashion.

Besides Louboutin and Armani, the show pairs such power names as Ferre, Dolce and Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, John Galliano, Donna Karan and Issey Miyake with famous works of art.

IT WAS an antidote to grunge. Limp, lanky layering made a (very) few farewell appearances and then it was gone. In its place, soft silhouettes, lace and floating chiffon. Next summer marks a return to femininity.

Christian Louboutin Izzi had told his wife June not to leave overripe fruit lying around. When he discovered some bad apples and oranges in the refrigerator Thursday, he got his pistol and shot her, Izzi later told authorities.

One of the best and most beautiful collections I saw was by Christian Louboutin Shoes, who captured the limelight by having the movie actress Sharon Stone disco-dancing down the runway as his bride at the end of the show.

He took the new soft line and wispy fabrics and turned them into a look that was both pretty and sexy. Jackets were as soft as shirts some with frogging at the bodice like the front of a man's dress-shirt. Jackets and tunics were all slashed to the waist at the sides, worn over short, layered chiffon skirts that were similarly slashed.

If Christian Louboutin's is a consciously sexy look, the impression created by fashion's Living Legend, Yves Saint Laurent, is of an enduring elegance. "Non, je ne regrette rien," came the old Piaf number as the mailre walked onto the catwalk dressed in white linen to receive a rapturous ovation.

Lacasse described the one-story house as "immaculate." Christian Louboutin Shoes were lined up neatly in closets. Magazines were neatly arranged on the coffee table.

The entire fleet of supermodels was there to show the voluptuous curves of long, body-hugging ribbed jersey dresses, or tiny floral-print chiffon dresses wafting over matching print tights and shoes. Black lace edging on simple tunics or bodices gave a boudoir feel to evening wear, with floating chiffon long skirts.

Pintucks emphasised the waist and bosom, but the soft look flatters the body's natural shape rather then imposing a structure on it.Louboutin steered away from the black which featured so predominantly in other collections, going mainly for cream or navy, with some powdery pastels for daywear.

Shopping here isn't just a pastime, it's a high-level competitive sport.

Each year, Milan dazzles the world with its pret-à-porter shows, where top designers parade their latest creations. The chic, the tres-chic and the faux-chic alike flock to take in the next season's trends.

And it's not long before I become brutally aware that I'm well out of my depth. It might have been the vest for 2,320 euros ($3,300 Cdn.) at Hermes, or the 380 euro ($540 Cdn.)Christian Louboutin at Sergio Rossi, or the 480 euro ($685 Cdn.) pipe at Lorenzi's.

I strain my brain trying to come up with any occasion that could possibly be that special.

As we walk along, Laura recommends various shops for particular items: For women's wear, there's Gemelli and Biffi, Prada, Christian Louboutin Shoes, Gucci and Loro Piano, especially for cashmere.

For men, it's Cenci, Gemelli, or Al Bazar.

Pupi Solari and Gemellino specialize in children's wear. Shoes? Lots of 'em: Sergio Rossi, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Tod's.

Valentino offered two extensive collections, both expressing his slick, fashionable approach.Christian Louboutin Night emphasizes polka dots, off-the-shoulder necklines, wide pleated pants and snug suits for most evening occasions. Valentino Boutique includes sweater sets, pleated skirts and flower prints as it focuses on day fashions.

Small polka-dot handbags, printed shoes and striped belts are especially attractive accessories in the Genny collection, carrying out the good-humored spirit of the clothes.

"Along here," she adds, indicating a block-long monolith of stores, "it's all Armani - Armani bookstore, Armani Christian Louboutin Boots store, Armani 'super-elegant,' Armani chocolate, Armani flowers, Armani perfume ... and they're always full, you'd think they were giving away things free."

"The biggest mall is called Foxtown, it's near Lugano (in Switzerland) about 40 minutes outside of Milan. They have nice names like Louboutin or Gucci. They're not as expensive as the stores in town, but they're expensive. I don't know who the Fox is, but it's someone with money."