Christian Louboutin Size 37 / 7 Bibi Nude Leather Platform Pumps Red Sole Heels
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Diego, CA
Christian Louboutin Bibi, Louboutin platform pumps, beige leather Louboutin, Christian Louboutin stack heel, red sole platform pumps, designer high heels size 37, luxury platform pum...
Christian Louboutin Lavender Crocodile Pumps Size 37.5 (7)
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
It's hard to think of a more perfect shoe than this one. Soft and sweet lavender contrasts with the classically luxurious crocodile skin, which is cut into a timelessly sleek silhoue...
Christian Louboutin Round Toe Heeled Pumps - Size 40 UK 7 - Beige Leather
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Louboutin round toe heeled pumps. These shoes feature a round toe design, Includes 3 cm covered platform with 9 cm stacked wooden heel, to reveal signature red botto...
Christian Louboutin Miss Clichy 120 boots 37/7 Retail $1695
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Type:Boots & Booties Brand:Christian Louboutin Color:Multi-color Size:37/7 Width:Regular (M, B) Heel Style:Slim Heel Height:Ultra High 4 + Style/Collection Name:Christian Loub...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Dark Brown Suede Ruched Boots
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Marked: EU 37 Measurements: Length: 7.5 inches Width: 3 inches Heel: 4.25 inches Reference: 109581 Category: Boots More Details Brand: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Siz...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Brown Leather Ankle Strap Sandals
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN sandals comes in a brown leather featuring a open toe, ankle strap, and a stiletto heel. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 37 Measurements:...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Silver Glitter Platform Pointed Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pumps come in silver glitter leather with a pointed toe and metallic silver platform and stiletto heel. Wear throughout. As-is. Made in Italy. Good Pre-Owned Con...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Rose Leather Metallic Ankle Strap Sandals
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN sandals comes in a rose metallic leather featuring a open toe, ankle strap, and a stiletto heel. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 37 Measu...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Black Leather Knotted Peep Toe Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pumps come in black leather with a knotted peep toe strap and platform. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: IT 37 Measurements: Heel: 3.75 in...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Black Leather MISS BOXE Wedge Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Miss Boxe" pumps come in smooth black leather with a rounded point toe and covered wedge heel. With box. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: I...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Red Leather Dillian Flower Platform Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
These gorgeous CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Dillian" pumps come in bright red smooth leather and feature a pointed toe with concealed platform, four strap closure, covered stiletto heel, and...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Tan Beige Leather Scalloped Mesh Cutout Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
These gorgeous CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pumps come in a tan beige leather and feature a pointed toe, low stiletto heel, and scalloped panels with mesh cutouts.Made in Italy. Excellent ...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Leopard Print Ponyhair Calf Hair Peep Toe Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pumps come in leopard print ponyhair with a peep toe and covered platform. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: IT 37 Measurements: Heel: 4.5 ...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Beige Mesh Patent Leather Peep Toe Fetilo Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
These fabulous CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Fetilo" pumps come in "nude" beige tulle with a mesh overlay and feature leather piping, peep toe with concealed platform, and...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7 Black Sequined Over The Knee Round Toe Louise Boots
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Louise" boots comes in a black sequined material featuring a round toe, over the knee, patent leather trim, side zipper, stacked heel, and it's signature red bot...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Galativi Size 7 Black Suede Pointed Toe Flats
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 'Galativi' flats comes in a black suede with a mesh panel featuring a pointed toe and signature red sole. Includes box. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condi...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rosella Size 7 Black Leather Pointed Toe Flats
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 'Rosella' flats comes in a black leather featuring a ribbon trim, front bow detail, and signature red sole. Includes box. Made in Italy. Good Pre-Owned Conditio...
Vintage Christian Louboutin Mulano Black Calf Leather Pumps w/ Red Soles Size 7
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Portland, OR
We love these Christian Louboutin vintage Mulano black calf leather pumps with the iconic red sole!
Whiting and Davis 1980s Gold Metal Chainmail Vintage Metallic 80s Belt
By Whiting & Davis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 80s vintage WHITING & DAVIS gold chain mail metal belt ! Features signature chainmail in a bright metallic gold. Large gold buckle. Really makes any outfit complete. Great...
Vintage Thierry Mugler Pink Mini Dress Circa 1990's
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...
$2,598
Size: 42 / US 6
NWT Blumarine Runway Spring 2006 Sz 42 / 6-8 Purple Pink Beaded Silk Midi Dress
By Blumarine
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful BLUMARINE Spring / Summer 2006 Runway hand embroidered silk midi dress ! Brand new, with original Neiman Marcus store tags still attached. Flower prints in a soft purple an...
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adj...
1960s Emma Domb Turquoise Blue Ombre Sequined Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Model in video is US Size 6, and 5’8 feet tall. Could fit up to a Size 8 Stunning 1960s EMMA DOMB turquoise blue silk chiffon ombre sequined evening gown! Bodice features thousands o...
Chic 1960s Pale Yellow Embroidered Flower Linen Vintage 60s Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s pale yellow embroidered linen sheath dress ! Features intricate embroidery of flowers and daisies throughout the front and back hem. Fully lined. Hidden metal zipper up th...
Halston 1970s Lipstick Red Silk Chiffon Fully Sequin Vintage 70s Sleeveless Top
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1970s HALSTON lipstick / candy apple red silk chiffon sleeveless top ! This beauty comes from the Halston Sportswear line. Thousands of hand-sewn red sequins on top of...
2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s and was probably a Cruise collection piece. It was certainly designed pre 2008, when...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
2007 Runway Documented Chanel Off-White Sequin Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This party-ready mini-dress walked the runway as part of Chanel’s Spring 2007 ready-to-wear collection (look 58/77). Vogue said of this 1960s-inspired collection, “It was up-tempo, l...
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CHRISTIAN DIOR neon pink patent leather peep toe platform pumps EU38
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR neon pink patent leather peep toe platform pumps EU38 Reference: MEKK/A00008 Brand: Dior Material: Leather Color: Neon Pink Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lining: Nud...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
Herve Leger Candice Lip Stick Red Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress XS
By Herve Léger, Herve Leger by Max Azria
Located in Chicago, IL
Herve Leger "Candice" Lip Stick Red Off The Shoulder Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress XS. Tags attached (MSRP: $1,150). Tight, sturdy and durable construction, built to showcase your curves...
CHANEL silver metal 05A CRYSTAL CAMELLIA CHAIN Belt 85 90
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel mesh link belt in silver-tone metal showcases a striking flower motif, encrusted with clear and yellow strass and accented by a central faux pearl. A dangl...
The iconic red-soled shoes by Christian Louboutin (b. 1963) have made it onto almost every red carpet since the French designer opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. His fantastical heels have gained attention and praise for their provocative heights and arching shapes, leading the designer to be nicknamed the “King of Stilettos.”
Since childhood, Louboutin was artistic; he began sketching shoes at the age of 10 and later studied drawing at the Académie d’Art Roederer. However, it was the regular visits to the Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, then in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, that inspired his interest in women’s shoes.
Growing up in the Paris neighborhood of the museum, he regularly spent weekends there and became fascinated by a sign asking women not to wear heels on account of the antique wooden floors. The severe arch of the heel on the sign and the violent red slash through it inspired him to think about shoes as something that could be dangerous and powerful in their allure. As he has said, “I wanted to create something that broke rules and made women feel confident and empowered.”
Breaking rules came naturally to Louboutin, who dropped out of school at the age of 16 and traveled to Egypt and India. When he returned to Paris in 1981, he had his mind set on shoe design and was hired by French fashion designer Charles Jourdan whose women’s shoe designs had been popular amongst the Paris elite since 1919. Louboutin later worked as a freelancer for such fashion houses as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Roger Vivier.
When he went out on his own and opened his first boutique in the Galerie Véro-Dodat covered passage, Princess Caroline of Monaco became his first famous client. The now-revered red sole emerged with his third collection, when Louboutin noticed an assistant painting her nails bright red. He tried applying the polish to a sole and was enamored with the results. Soon, his glossy, red-bottomed heels were all the rage in the fashion world.
Today, Louboutin sells his wares in department stores and over 50 Louboutin boutiques across the world. Beyond shoes, he has also expanded into accessories, beauty lines and handbags, launching the Passage collection of bags in 2014, inspired by the location of his first boutique.
Conceptual pieces like his 2007 “Pumps,” now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, have taken his stilettos to the extreme with a ballet-like en pointe silhouette balanced on a spiked heel. Louboutin is a go-to designer for celebrities, including Blake Lively, Mariah Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez (who has a song about the famed shoes), among hundreds of others. In February 2020, a retrospective of his career opened in the Palais de la Porte Dorée where it all began.
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