CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Fifille 100 black patent leather classic pumps EU35.5
About the Item
- Designer:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: 35.5 (EU)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Good, this item was pre-owned and is in good condition. Please refer to image gallery for thorough condition check. Scratches on leather at both outsides of ehos and inside of left shoe. Color transfers at insides of heels.
- Seller Location:Hong Kong, HK
- 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: Sha Tin, Hong Kong
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- FENDI black suede black white mink fur front point toe chunky heel pump EU37.5By Karl Lagerfeld, FendiLocated in Hong Kong, NTFENDI black suede black white mink fur front point toe chunky heel pump EU37.5 Brand: Fendi Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Model Name / Style: Fur trimmed pump Material: Suede Color: Black...Category
2010s Italian High Heels
- new CHLOE Rylee blue velvet buckle strap lace up cut out ankle boots EU37By ChloéLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew CHLOE Rylee blue velvet buckle strap lace up cut out ankle boots EU37 Brand: Chloe Model Name / Style: Rylee boots Material: Velvet Color: Blue Pattern...Category
2010s Italian Boots
- new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Zazou leopard print calfksin point toe laced brogue EU36By Christian LouboutinLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Zazou leopard print calfksin point toe laced brogue EU36 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Zazou brogue. Brown leopard spot print. Calf hair...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
- GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Sabine 2017 black suede crystal embellished leopard sandal EU39By Giuseppe ZanottiLocated in Hong Kong, NTGIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Sabine 2017 black suede crystal embellished leopard sandal EU39 GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI FROM THE FALL WINTER 2017 COLLECTION Sabine. Black suede leather upper. Clear large...Category
21st Century and Contemporary High Heels
- CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Bandy 100 leopard patent mesh pigalle pump EU38By Christian LouboutinLocated in Hong Kong, NTCHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Bandy 100 leopard patent mesh pigalle pump EU38 Reference: TGAS/B01807 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model: Bandy 100 Material: Pa...Category
2010s Italian High Heels
- LANVIN black 100% silk satin logo embroidery sleeping flats mask set EU37By Lanvin ParisLocated in Hong Kong, NTLANVIN black 100% silk satin logo embroidery sleeping flats mask set EU37 Reference: SNKO/A00362 Brand: Lanvin Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Pull On Lining: Bla...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slippers
- Jimmy Choo Dark Brown Leather Knee Boots Size 37.5By Jimmy ChooLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2A classic pair from Jimmy Choo to channel your inner fashionista and take your style soaring. They come excellently crafted from dark brown leather and designed with back zippers, co...Category
2010s Italian Boots
- Dolce & Gabbana Black Leather Slip On Pointed Toe Loafers Size 44By Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2A classic design that will never be out of fashion, this pair of black-hued loafers from Dolce & Gabbana is a worthy purchase. Sewn by skilled people, the leather shoes feature neat ...Category
2010s Italian Moccasins
- Dior Brown Textured Leather Pumps Size 41By Christian DiorLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2These fine pumps from the house of Dior have been crafted with textured leather. These pumps feature round toes, leather soles, gunmetal hardware and 11 cm heels. The brand's initial...Category
2010s Italian Sandals
- Sergio Rossi Metallic Gold Platform Slingback Peep Toe Sandals Size 36By Sergio RossiLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Bold, glamorous and very stylish, these sandals from Sergio Rossi have the power to enchant the crowds. Crafted from metallic gold glitter, these sandals feature a peep-toe silhouett...Category
2010s Italian High Heels
- Alaia Blue/Black Canvas Floral Print Platform Sandals Size 39Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2These pretty and stylish Alaia sandals are just what you need to amp up your ensembles. Crafted in Italy from canvas, they feature floral prints all over...Category
2010s Italian High Heels
- Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Aqua Ronda Slingback Sandals Size 36.5By Christian LouboutinLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Bold and chic, these Christian Louboutin sandals define a modern woman in every detail. They are constructed from patent leather and PVC with artistic cuts on the upper and their sig...Category
2010s Italian Sandals