Seeing 'Red' ...From Paris

What is already one of the most drawn-out court cases in high fashion history was protracted further still yesterday when Christian Louboutin appeared in court to appeal Judge Victor Marrero's ruling against his red sole trademark, which occurred last August. He was accompanied in the courtroom by Diane Von Furstenberg, who's a close personal friend of his but also, as president of the CFDA, a major advocate for stronger laws against copyright infringement.


Yesterday's hearing was presided over by three judges, who have yet to decide if Judge Marrero's verdict stands or if it will be reversed. If it is reversed, the lawyers for Yves Saint Laurent and Louboutin would have to return to court to argue their cases all over again. According to WWD's report, it seems the judges were quite skeptical of Marrero's ruling, which is good news for Louboutin. Said Judge Chester Straub of Marrero's verdict:

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