Christian Louboutin Red Satin Jenny Slingback Pumps Size 39
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 9 (US)
- Style:Pumps (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall in good condition with minor discoloration & scuffs on exterior, minor wear on sole/insole.
- Seller Location:Dubai, AE
- Reference Number:
Christian Louboutin
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.
Find vintage Christian Louboutin shoes, sneakers, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Christian Louboutin Red Suede Lace Up Sneakers Size 39.5By Christian LouboutinLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Look stunning and smart by wearing these gorgeous sneakers on the casual day out. This pair from Christian Louboutin is made from the best quality suede with a stylish and comfortabl...Category
2010s Italian Shoes
- Giuseppe Zanotti Red Suede Leather V Neck Pointed Toe Pumps Size 40By Giuseppe ZanottiLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Contemporary and edgy, these Giuseppe Zanotti pumps have been missing from your wardrobe all this while! They are crafted from red suede leather and styled with pointed toes, V-neck ...Category
2010s Italian High Heels
- Gianvito Rossi Red Leather Ankle Boots Size 36.5By Gianvito RossiLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Enjoy the most fashionable days with these stylish ankle boots from Gianvito Rossi. Modern in design and craftsmanship, they are crafted from leather and designed with pointed toes a...Category
2010s Italian Boots
- Balmain Red/White Stretch Knit and Leather Logo High Top Sneakers Size 36.5By BalmainLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Celebrating the fusion of sports and luxury fashion, these Balmain sneakers are absolutely worth the splurge. They are laceless and so well-crafted wit...Category
2010s Italian Shoes
- Stuart Weitzman Red Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps Size 38.5By Stuart WeitzmanLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Timelessly elegant and stylish, Stuart Weitzman's collections capture the effortless, nonchalant finesse of the modern woman. Crafted from patent leather in a red hue, the pumps are ...Category
2010s Italian Heels
- Louis Vuitton Red Suede Catania Peep Toe Platform Pumps Size 38By Louis VuittonLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2From Louis Vuitton's Spring 2011 collection, these ‘Catania’ peep-toe pumps are crafted in red suede and are adorned with ruched bow detailing and gold-tone LV-engraved plaques. Thes...Category
2010s Italian Sandals
- Gucci Tom Ford red beaded GG heelsBy Tom Ford for GucciLocated in Annandale, VAAuthentic Gucci Tom Ford red beaded GG monogram heels with alligator trim Size 7.5 No box or dust bag Good vintage condition with wear on soles (pictured)Category
Early 2000s Italian Heels
- Vivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms, fw 1994By Vivienne WestwoodLocated in London, GBVivienne Westwood red patent leather platforms. Fall Winter 1994Category
1990s British Shoes
- HERMES red leather TASSEL Loafers Flats Shoes 36By HermèsLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Hermès tassel loafers in red calfskin and a beige stacked heel and sole. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Come with dust bag...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- ROGER VIVIER red suede D'ORSAY Ballet Shoes 36By Roger VivierLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Roger Vivier D'Orsay flats in red suede with dark brown satin lining and red metal buckle. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Imprinted Size 36 Shoe Size...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- HERMES Piment red leather JUMPING Knee High Flat Boots Shoes 36By HermèsLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Hermès 'Jumping Boots' in Piment veau swift leather with Ruthenium Kelly buckle. Brand new. Come with box and dust bag. Measurements Impr...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- GIANVITO ROSSI red suede SATIN ROSE ANKLE STRAP PUMPS Shoes 37By Gianvito RossiLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Gianvito Rossi pointed-toe ankle-strap pumps in red suede embellished with a red satin rose. Buckle closure around the ankle. Brand new. Measurements Imprinted Size ...Category
2010s Shoes