Frontpage
Louboutin women's shoes banned in anti-Islam advert
Luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin has won a legal battle to stop his shoes being used in an anti-Islam campaign in Belgium. The poster by the far-right Vlaams Belang shows a woman wearing the iconic red-soled stilettos. Words ranging from "Sharia compatible" at the ankle to "stoning" high up a thigh are marked at possible skirt lengths.
The legs belong to Anke Van dermeersch, a senator from the party.
A judge at the Antwerp court has given the party 24 hours in which to take down the posters.
Miss Van dermeersch, a former Miss Belgium, called the decision a political ruling.
Her party has issued another advert, this time with the senator lying down and wearing similar-looking, but yellow-soled stilettos.
There has been no comment from the designer, who said the original advert tarnished his image.
Share this article:
EU Reporter publishes articles from a variety of outside sources which express a wide range of viewpoints. The positions taken in these articles are not necessarily those of EU Reporter. Please see EU Reporter’s full Terms and Conditions of publication for more information EU Reporter embraces artificial intelligence as a tool to enhance journalistic quality, efficiency, and accessibility, while maintaining strict human editorial oversight, ethical standards, and transparency in all AI-assisted content. Please see EU Reporter’s full A.I. Policy for more information.
Libya’s fuel crisis offers lessons for energy security on both sides of the Mediterranean
EU Cybersecurity Act could expose member states to costly investment treaty claims, legal opinion warns
Kazakhstan seeks deeper EU partnership in science, education and innovation
Outrage of Iranian exiles and opposition of MEPs to inviting Reza Pahlavi to the European Parliament
Health sector hails EU vote on workforce crisis as ‘major step forward’
ECDC chief warns MEPs more health threats require more resources
Kazakhstan cuts water use by 874 mln m³ through new technologies
490+ experts call for €10 billion ring-fenced health allocation in EU budget
Western investors eye Russian assets again as sanctions discounts persist
EU green jobs: Which activities employ the most people?
Podcast: The story behind data on hazardous chemicals
EU's labour productivity slightly increased in Q1 2026
Government gross debt of eurozone largely in euro
Commission calls for equal pay rules to become a reality across the EU
EU disburses nearly €2.8 billion to support Ukraine's financial stability and reform efforts
EU Drugs Agency warns of new health risks, including a rising trend in ketamine use
Kazakhstan reforms under scrutiny at Brussels Press Club round table
Japan should face up to history and contribute more to regional peace
Ambassador calls for 'speeding up' of co-operation between EU and Kazakhstan
Timur Turlov at Smart Moves Summit 2025: How chess can transform global education
Shevtsova’s case: Out-of-court sanctions dismantling trust in Ukrainian cause
The future of European transport
Trump Vs Trueman
US 'no longer' an 'unconditional ally' for Europe - MEP
-
Libya5 days agoLibya’s fuel crisis offers lessons for energy security on both sides of the Mediterranean
-
Law4 days agoEU Cybersecurity Act could expose member states to costly investment treaty claims, legal opinion warns
-
Kazakhstan5 days agoKazakhstan seeks deeper EU partnership in science, education and innovation
-
Iran5 days agoOutrage of Iranian exiles and opposition of MEPs to inviting Reza Pahlavi to the European Parliament