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Kim Kardashian's edgy ensembles have us lusting after every piece, including her latest black-on-black travel look, which she took to new heights via mirrored gold Christian Louboutin T-strap pumps. Kim styled a sheer wrap Tom Ford blouse with black ankle-zip leather pants, then upped the glam factor via a crocodile Hermès tote and plush fur coat. She completed her Miami travel style with a gold chain-link bracelet, her signature tousled locks, and a sun-kissed glow. Mimic Kim's effortless glamour with a sheer black blouse, leather leggings, metallic gold pumps, and a crocodile tote to turn heads wherever the day, or night, takes you.

Those stories and more in today's news roundup.

• Christian Louboutin has given Martha Stewart permission to paint the iconic red soles of his shoes black. "I don't like them red, even though they're his trademark," she said. "But he doesn't mind. He said it's okay if I do that — I asked him!" [InStyle]
  

• Victoria Beckham shared two images from her recent Elle France cover shoot, which Karl Lagerfeld shot at the Chanel store on Paris's Rue Cambon. Beckham called the shoot "a dream come true!" [@VictoriaBeckham]
  

• London's Design Museum will exhibit a retrospective of Paul Smith's work next Fall, examining everything from the clothing he designs to the stores he's designed around the world. [WWD]
  

• French artist Fabrice Hyber's sculpture "1M3 de beaute" (translation: one cubic meter of beauty) is a cube of Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture number one lipstick that weighs about 330 pounds. The sculpture will be on display in Paris's Palais de Tokyo until Jan. 7. [Fashion Etc.]
  

• Meanwhile, British artists Mariana Fantich and Dominic Young took a pair of size 15 men's shoes from Savile Row by Barker and replaced the soles with 1,050 fake teeth. They call the resulting one-offs, which weren't meant to be worn, the Apex Predator. [Art Info]
  

• Because hair stylists weren't already specialized enough, a Los Angeles salon called the Private Room now has a station devoted exclusively to cutting bangs. For $20, customers can choose from bangs shaped like celebrities' from Katie Holmes to Rose Byrne. [The Cut]

Source: Twitter User VictoriaBeckham

Well, this took long enough. A year after Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Louboutin sued each other over a pair of red-soled shoes, YSL has filed a motion to dismiss its case against the French shoemaker.

The newest development comes just a month after a New York judge decided that Louboutin has the right to its trademark on red-soled shoes — except in the case of a shoe that's red all over. An all-red shoe with a red sole that YSL produced last year is what prompted Louboutin to sue YSL for trademark infringement last April. The ruling means that technically, both firms can claim victory in this case — and that's exactly what YSL's lawyer David Bernstein did today.

"Now that the Court of Appeals has definitively ruled for Yves Saint Laurent and has dismissed Christian Louboutin's claims, Yves Saint Laurent has decided to end what was left of the litigation and refocus its energies on its business and its creative designs," Bernstein said. "By dismissing the case now, Yves Saint Laurent also wishes to ensure that the Court will not make any further rulings that put at risk the ability of fashion designers to trademark color in appropriate cases."

Louboutin's lawyers may not agree with that interpretation of last month's ruling, but they were happy about it. Harley Levin, who represents the shoemaker, said, "The two key elements we sought answered were that color can be a trademark in the fashion industry and that our trademark is valid and enforceable — thank God."

Photo via Christian Louboutin.

Jennifer Garner accompanied her husband Ben Affleck on a press trip to Paris, and naturally, when in the city of light, one must also show off their Parisian-chic side. Jennifer did so in this luxurious Isabel Marant tweed jacket ($765) — Miranda Kerr has it in another color — gray cuffed trousers, black Christian Louboutin pumps, a snake-print scarf, and round sunglasses. Jennifer's Parisian look is a great one to re-create for work. Score her exact jacket or wear a similar tweed jacket with trousers and pumps. Don't forget a printed scarf to add a unique flair.

Hilary Duff looked casual and polished in this red A.L.C. contrast-trim tank ($295), cuffed skinny jeans, and nude studded Christian Louboutin flats — available in black here ($995) — while running errands in Sherman Oaks. The new mom completed her daytime look with an oversize monogram Louis Vuitton tote ($900), a no-fuss updo, and her cutest accessory, baby Luca. Re-create Hilary's LA look with her exact top, denim skinny jeans, and studded flats for a day of errands or swap the flats for these studded Christian Louboutin pumps ($1,195) for a fancy upgrade.

Malin Akerman struck a pose in a chic leather dress and colorblock Christian Louboutin sandals ($995) at the Hollywood premiere of Nobody Walks. The self-declared leather lover accessorized her full-skirt leather sheath and lust-worthy sandals with a black patent clutch, embellished cuff bracelet, and retro updo. Score Malin's exact eye-catching sandals to pair with a black leather sheath for date night, show a little skin in this faux leather Free People mini ($139) for a night out with the girls, or test the waters in a leather skirt and black tank if you aren't on board with an entire leather look.

While running errands in Westwood, Lauren Conrad looked superchic in this olive green Equipment blouse ($216) and these amazing Christian Louboutin black cutout wedges ($1,295). She finished off her streamlined look with not one but two designer bags: a Chanel and her black Balenciaga with rose gold studs. Lauren also showed off her brand-new Céline tortoise round sunglasses, which she recently tweeted about. Add Lauren's exact top and shoes to your Fall mix now to wear together, like she did, or with other standouts in your closet.