Paris Does Vegas: Hilton Heiress Launches Fall Footwear Line at Macys

Paris Hilton Goes Heel-to-Heel with Fergie

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.

Paris may have ruffled some fashion feathers with the blatant rip-off of Christian Louboutin and Te Casan in her first collection, but her shoes do offer more stylish options for fashionistas with less than dainty feet. A size-11 herself, she commented,

“Yeah, it sucks, because I see all these super cute shoes in the stores: Guccis, YSLs, Manolos. And when they bring them out in my size, they look like clown shoes.”

So which celeb line does ShoeMinx think will win wallet share? Fergie is tops on the Billboard chart, but Paris might have an edge in shoe sales, according to Kitson’s Do’s and Don’ts for Celebrity Designers. Plus, she must have a decent amount of merch to land a second collection. View the entire Paris Hilton debut collection here. Now all that has to happen is for Perez Hilton to get into the Pump Endorsing Business. He’s already trying to lock up flip-flops.

You tell us. Which line would you wear – Fergalicious or Paris Hilton?

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July 30, 2008 | Filed Under CELEBRITIES, Paris Hilton, Perez Hilton, Popular Posts | 3 Comments 

Paris Hilton Loves a Good Fight

The Heiress and Benji Madden at Planet Hollywood for Torres Vs. Holt

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What’s better than slumming at Planet Hollywood, hovering your divine Ruthie David pumps over a beer-stained, gum-pocked, motel carpeted floor? And about to watch a good old bout of pugilism to boot? All this scene’s missing is Paris chomping down on a deep-fried corn dog with Benji.

ShoeMinx has a knock-out, throw down crush on these Ruthie Davis Core Hidden Platform Neon Pumps.

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July 7, 2008 | Filed Under Paris Hilton, SHOE TYPE | Leave a Comment 

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