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Christian Louboutin Paris Map Metallic Patent Leather Decolette Stiletto Pumps
Christian Louboutin Paris Map Metallic Patent Leather Decolette Stiletto Pumps

Christian Louboutin Paris Map Metallic Patent Leather Decolette Stiletto Pumps

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Indulge in the city of love with the Christian Louboutin Paris Map Metallic Patent Leather Decolette Stiletto Pumps. These striking heels showcase a unique silver metallic patent lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

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Christian Louboutin Paris suede platform shoes size 36
Christian Louboutin Paris suede platform shoes size 36

Christian Louboutin Paris suede platform shoes size 36

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Christian Louboutin suede shoes in beige and red. Platform and sky high heel of 5 inches. Black patent ankle strap. Size 36, US size 6. 9 in. long, ball of 2.5 in..

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

christian LOUBOUTIN dark brown knotted leather pumps size 37
christian LOUBOUTIN dark brown knotted leather pumps size 37

christian LOUBOUTIN dark brown knotted leather pumps size 37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, Circa 2010 Strips of dark brown leather knotted on open toe, plain dark brown calfskin back and heel. Inner sole of nude leather, stamped gold ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian LOUBOUTIN luxurious dark shaded python pumps size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN luxurious dark shaded python pumps size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN luxurious dark shaded python pumps size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian Louboutin , Paris, circa 2012 luxurious python pumps. Softly shaded with blue and gold hues... Inner sole of nude leather stamped gold. Classic red Louboutin soles. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian LOUBOUTIN Stunning gold leather and spikes evening sandals size 37
Christian LOUBOUTIN Stunning gold leather and spikes evening sandals size 37

Christian LOUBOUTIN Stunning gold leather and spikes evening sandals size 37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2012 Ultra glamorous pair of gold calfskin evening sandals, open toe, The clear plastic studded with gold metallic spiked studs. Classic LOUBOUT...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian LOUBOUTIN fabulous rust suede pumps adorned with sequins Size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN fabulous rust suede pumps adorned with sequins Size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN fabulous rust suede pumps adorned with sequins Size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2012 Fabulous pair of rust colored suede round toe platform pumps, adorned all over with colored braids and sequins. Inner sole of nude leather,...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian LOUBOUTIN gorgeous red velvet and silk flower sandals size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN gorgeous red velvet and silk flower sandals size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN gorgeous red velvet and silk flower sandals size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2011 Beautiful pair of red velvet evening sandals, adorned with a large shaded pinkish red silk flower on open toe. Inner sole of nude leather ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian LOUBOUTIN yellow and black polka dot chiffon mules size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN yellow and black polka dot chiffon mules size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN yellow and black polka dot chiffon mules size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian Louboutin , Paris, circa 2012 Amusing yellow and black polka dot chiffon mules, the heel and edges of black satin Inner sole of nude leather stamped gold. Classic red ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian LOUBOUTIN Superb deep purple suede and black guipure pumps size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN Superb deep purple suede and black guipure pumps size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN Superb deep purple suede and black guipure pumps size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian Louboutin , Paris, circa 2012 Superb deep purple suede peep toe pumps, adorned with black guipure Inner sole of nude leather stamped gold. Classic red Louboutin soles. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian LOUBOUTIN glamorous black Swarovski crystals sandals size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN glamorous black Swarovski crystals sandals size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN glamorous black Swarovski crystals sandals size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2012 Gorgeous and sexy open toe evening sandals, the back of the shoe and heel fully covered in black Swarovski crystals, the front of black geom...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

Christian LOUBOUTIN Gold  grey and blue damask evening sandals size 37
Christian LOUBOUTIN Gold  grey and blue damask evening sandals size 37

Christian LOUBOUTIN Gold grey and blue damask evening sandals size 37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN , Paris, circa 2012 Superb draped brocade evening sandals in hues of grey, blue and gold, knotted on toes. Inner sole of nude leather stamped gold. Classic r...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

Christian LOUBOUTIN black suede and nacre heel peep toe pumps size 37
Christian LOUBOUTIN black suede and nacre heel peep toe pumps size 37

Christian LOUBOUTIN black suede and nacre heel peep toe pumps size 37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian Louboutin , Paris, circa 2012 Glamorous black suede peep toe pumps with Nacre fantasy high heel Inner sole of nude leather stamped gold. Classic red Louboutin soles. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Gold metallic and black calfskin pumps Size 37 1/2
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Gold metallic and black calfskin pumps Size 37 1/2

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Gold metallic and black calfskin pumps Size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2012 Glamorous pair of shinny gold metallic over leather peep toe pumps, the back and heel of black calfskin leather. Inner sole of nude leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

Christian LOUBOUTIN Stunning black satin evening thigh high boots size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN Stunning black satin evening thigh high boots size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN Stunning black satin evening thigh high boots size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2012 Stunning pair of thigh high, tight fitting, black satin evening boots. Classic red Louboutin soles Marked size : 37 1/2 - 7 1/2 US Size...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

Christian LOUBOUTIN sublime satin and black lace platform pumps size 37 1/2
Christian LOUBOUTIN sublime satin and black lace platform pumps size 37 1/2

Christian LOUBOUTIN sublime satin and black lace platform pumps size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2008 Superbe pair of evening platform pumps , the white satin ground applied with fine black lace, peep toe. Inner sole of nude leather stamped ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

2012 LOUBOUTIN Gorgeous shinny silver calfskin mules
2012 LOUBOUTIN Gorgeous shinny silver calfskin mules

2012 LOUBOUTIN Gorgeous shinny silver calfskin mules

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian Louboutin , Paris, circa 2012 Inner sole of nude leather stamped gold. Classic red Louboutin soles. Marked size : 37 1/2 Approx. US Size : 7 1/2 Heel : 10 cm Made...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

2012 LOUBOUTIN Violine suede edged gold and lamé Size 38
2012 LOUBOUTIN Violine suede edged gold and lamé Size 38

2012 LOUBOUTIN Violine suede edged gold and lamé Size 38

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris Superb pair of violine colored suede evening mules, interior gold leather, sides with colored lamé .Matching pochette not included, see our N°33 Interi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

2012 LOUBOUTIN black patent calfskin Size 37 1/2
2012 LOUBOUTIN black patent calfskin Size 37 1/2

2012 LOUBOUTIN black patent calfskin Size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian Louboutin, Paris Ultra glamorous black patent calfskin round toe pump- Classic red Louboutin soles. Interior nude leather, gold stamp The strap going through the toes, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

DIOR by GALLIANO, pink satin and Swarovski crystals evening sandals
DIOR by GALLIANO, pink satin and Swarovski crystals evening sandals

DIOR by GALLIANO, pink satin and Swarovski crystals evening sandals

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Newark, DE

Christian DIOR, by John GALLIANO , Paris, circa 2003 Soft and hot pink laced up sandals. Inner sole of pink leather stamped silver. Classic nude Dior soles. Marked size : 37 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sandals

2003 DIOR by GALLIANO Iconic silk satin and pink python sandals size 38 1/2
2003 DIOR by GALLIANO Iconic silk satin and pink python sandals size 38 1/2

2003 DIOR by GALLIANO Iconic silk satin and pink python sandals size 38 1/2

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Newark, DE

Christian DIOR, Paris, Fall 2003 Iconic crazy shoes, partly hot pink python and partly printed green silk satin ( platform , front and heel) Inner sole of pink python, stamped sil...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

DIOR by GALLIANO Iconic pink satin and white patent leather pumps size 37 1/2
DIOR by GALLIANO Iconic pink satin and white patent leather pumps size 37 1/2

DIOR by GALLIANO Iconic pink satin and white patent leather pumps size 37 1/2

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Newark, DE

Christian DIOR, By John GALLIANO, Paris, spring- summer 2004 Ultra glamorous exceptional round toe pumps, delicate pink satin, white patent leather edged black, pierced with metal...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

Christian LOUBOUTIN deep purple suede pochette with classic shoe clasp
Christian LOUBOUTIN deep purple suede pochette with classic shoe clasp

Christian LOUBOUTIN deep purple suede pochette with classic shoe clasp

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Newark, DE

Christian LOUBOUTIN, Paris, circa 2012 Evening purse of deep purple suede. Classic LOUBOUTIN black stiletto clasp. Black interior.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoe Piagalle Rose Paris spiked pump 37.5 / 7.5 w box

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoe Piagalle Rose Paris spiked pump 37.5 / 7.5 w box

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic signature CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN neon Rose Paris signature studded patent leather pump.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7.5 Black Suede " PARIS 100" Stiletto Ankle Boots
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7.5 Black Suede " PARIS 100" Stiletto Ankle Boots

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Size 7.5 Black Suede " PARIS 100" Stiletto Ankle Boots

By Christian Louboutin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fabulous "PARIS 100" ankle boots by CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN. This sexy style comes in soft black suede and features a pointed toe with concealed platform, stacked stiletto heel, back zip...

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Rare Christian Louboutin Combat Boots Paris Haute Couture Spring  2016 40 New
Rare Christian Louboutin Combat Boots Paris Haute Couture Spring  2016 40 New

Rare Christian Louboutin Combat Boots Paris Haute Couture Spring 2016 40 New

By Christian Louboutin

Located in New York, NY

Very rare Christian Louboutin combat boots made for Paris Haute Couture 2016 fashion show. For Paris Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2016, Christian Louboutin traveled through t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Sculptural Giant Shoe, Paris, France Attributed to Christian Louboutin
Sculptural Giant Shoe, Paris, France Attributed to Christian Louboutin

Sculptural Giant Shoe, Paris, France Attributed to Christian Louboutin

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Munster, NRW

"So Kate" Sculptural giant Shoe, ca. 2m high! Coming from Paris, France....attributed to Christian Louboutin as a promotional display piece.

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Christian Lacroix Paris Heels Shoes Tan and Brown 1990s
Christian Lacroix Paris Heels Shoes Tan and Brown 1990s

Christian Lacroix Paris Heels Shoes Tan and Brown 1990s

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Christian Lacroix Paris Shoes Heels Tan and Brown Leather 1990s Christian Lacroix Paris Shoes Kitten Heels. 1990s.

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Christian Louboutin Metallic Monochrome Paris Map Decollete Pumps Size 36.5
Christian Louboutin Metallic Monochrome Paris Map Decollete Pumps Size 36.5

Christian Louboutin Metallic Monochrome Paris Map Decollete Pumps Size 36.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Project an elegant take in a comfortable manner with these timeless pumps by Christian Louboutin. Crafted using Paris Map-printed patent leather, they feature pointed toes and 10 cm ...

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Christian Louboutin Paris Map Print Patent Leather Decollete Pumps Size 36.5
Christian Louboutin Paris Map Print Patent Leather Decollete Pumps Size 36.5

Christian Louboutin Paris Map Print Patent Leather Decollete Pumps Size 36.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Project an elegant take in a comfortable manner with these timeless pumps by Christian Louboutin. Crafted using Paris Map-printed patent leather, they feature pointed toes and 10 cm ...

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Find an extraordinary variety of christian paris shoes available on 1stDibs. For christian paris shoes, gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, black, brown and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Christian paris shoes such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Louboutin, Christian Dior and Maud Frizon are consistently popular.

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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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