From his exhibition at the FIT museum [3] to the cult status [4] of his skin-like boots among Manhattan's style-obsessed to his new collection for One&Only Resorts [5], Christian Louboutin continues his bid for worldwide shoe domination. Joining the ranks of Matthew Williamson, Anya Hindmarch and Alice Temperley, Louboutin is adding a line of espadrilles to the fashion mix at the luxury resorts. Ranging from a 12-cm mule wedge with straps of Indian ribbon laced with gold threading, to a 7-cm version in bright two-tone grosgrain ribbon, to a flat espadrille sandal with ankle ribbons, the shoes add a pop of color to the style collection, while the signature red soles lend a stamp of high-fashion authenticity. A must-have for in-the-know travelers seeking a chic alternative to the flip-flop.

—Meghan Cleary [6]