Christian Louboutin Oulanbator 160 Shearling Horn Toggle Platform Booty 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Oulanbator 160 Shearling Horn Toggle Platform Booty 37.5 Color Brown Multi Size 37.5EU Heel Height 160mm Suede upper Classic red sole Horn toggles Shearling l...
Christian Louboutin Black Leather Striped Pumps 36.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Krakow, PL
No box included. Elegant Louboutin pumps crafted from smooth black leather with subtle embossed stripes for texture.
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Chrisitan Louboutin pump
By Christian Louboutin
Located in North York, CA
Brand new in box Christian Louboutin 'Demi You' patent nude pumps size 38.5.
Christian Louboutin NEW Black Patent Leather Coxinelle T-Strap Pumps sz 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin NEW Black Patent Coxinelle T-Strap Pumps Made In: Italy Color: Black Materials: Patent leather Closure/Opening: T-strap with ankle buckle and notch Sole S...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Platform Shoe Hot Metallic Fuschia Black 7.5 / 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Miami, FL
Hot FUXIA (fuschia) teeny squares set on black. Louboutin box lists it as suede. SUPER soft. Hidden platform.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Ruched Taupe Suede Bandra 140 Pumps sz 40.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Very small pen mark to inner heel of right foot (reference images) Includes: Christian Louboutin box and dust bag Marked Size: 40.5Heel height: 5.75"Platform: 1.25Insole: 10"
Christian Louboutin Nude Patent Decollete 100 Pumps sz 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin Nude Patent Decollete 100 Pumps Made In: Italy Color: Nude Materials: Patent leather Closure/Opening: Slide on Sole Stamp: Christian Louboutin Made in Ital...
Christian Louboutin Brown Leather Serena 150 Lace Up Sandals sz 41
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin Brown Leather Serena 150 Lace Up Pumps Features wooden stacked heel and platform Made In: Italy Color: Brown Materials: Leather and wood Closure/Opening: Fro...
Christian Louboutin Tortoise Shell Pattern Patent Shoes 6.5 with Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Port Hope, ON
Best of all the sole is a beautiful red which is the trademark for Christian Louboutin shoes. These shoes come with the box, dust cover, and replacement caps for the heel in a little...
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H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rubylou Mini Perle Silver glitter crossbody box bag
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Rubylou Mini Perle Silver glitter crossbody box bag Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: Rubylou Mini Material: Leathe...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Tudor Young black suede gripoix metal box flats EU36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Tudor Young black suede gripoix metal box flats EU36 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: Tudor Young Material: Suede Colo...
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H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 1.58 in
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Cleo gold pebbled leather chain bow long box clutch
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Cleo gold pebbled leather chain bow long box clutch Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: Sweet Charity Material: Leather C...
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.
Christian Louboutin Belle 100 Leopard Ponyhair Ankle Shoe Boots 39.5 -New in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin Leopard Print Pony Hair Booties sz39.5 Made in Italy Tan and brown leopard print ponyhair Black leather trim Natural leather lining Signature red leather sol...
2022 Christian Louboutin Loafers
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand new Christian Louboutin black velour loafers with the original box!
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ROSAZISSIMO RED SATIN PEEP TOE SHOES - 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Comes with its Christian Louboutin dust bag and box. Retail was $760 + tax.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Loubiposh spike stud leather crossbody shoulder clutch bag
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Comes with: One dust bag. Designer box, please note there may be signs of wear on box.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Loubiposh black spike stud crossbody shoulder clutch bag
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Comes with: One dust bag. Designer box, please note there may be signs of wear on box.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Grey Wool Lace-Up Peeptoe Booties Sz. 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Waxed cotton laces up front and signature red bottom. Comes with box. Stamped Christian Louboutin MADE IN ITALY Marked size: 40 Estimated to fit a US 9.5, please refer to measur...
Christian Louboutin NIB Black Leather Mistinguetre Peep-Toe Boot sz 39.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin mid calf peep toe boot Made in Italy Made of black soft napa leather Cutout heel with snap-strap Padded leather footbed Bottom sole stamped: CHRISTIAN LOUBOU...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NIB Grey Python "Dafsling" Platforms Sz. 37 RT. $1, 895
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN New In Box Grey Python "Dafsling" Platform Pumps Sz. 37 RT. $1,895 Age: 2012 Made in Italy Materials: python skin.
Christian Louboutin Leopard Calfskin High Top Sneakers Sz 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin Leopard Calfskin High Top Sneakers Sz 40 Made In: Italy Color: Brown, tan, white Materials: Calfskin Closure/Opening: Lace up front Overall Condition: Excellent...
Christian Louboutin Pink Python Miss Dina 120m Platform Sandals sz 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Made In: Italy Color: Pink and black Materials: Python snake skin and leather Closure/Opening: Slide on with elastic ankle strap Sole Stamp: Christian Louboutin MADE IN ITALY 41 Reta...
Christian Louboutin Blue Suede Roller Boat Spiked Slip-On Sneakers Sz 41
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin Blue Suede Roller Boat Spiked Slip-On Sneakers Sz 41 Made In: EU Color: Blue Materials: Suede, metal Closure/Opening: Slide on Overall Condition: Good pre-owned ...
Christian Louboutin NEW Black Leather Mirror Metal Heels Loafers Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Retail price $1,395 Size IT 37 (US 7) Leather Metal Heel height 3.5" Includes original Christian Louboutin box and dust bag.
Christian Louboutin New Orange Suede Fringe Evening Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW & SOLD OUT Orange Suede Fringe Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 39 Suede Zipper closure Made in Italy Heel height 5" Includes o...
Christian Louboutin New Copper Leather Pigalle Follie High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Louboutin New Copper Leather Pigalle Follie High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Leather Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4.3" (100mm) Includes original Christian Louboutin...
Christian Louboutin New Metallic Chain Pigalle Follie High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Louboutin New Metallic Pigalle Follie Chain High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Leather Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4.3" (100mm) Includes original Christian Louboutin ...
Christian Louboutin New Pink Suede Pigalle Follie High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Louboutin New Pink Suede Pigalle Follie High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Suede Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4.3" (100mm) Includes original Christian Louboutin box
Christian Louboutin New Silver Snakeskin Leather Evening Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Silver Snakeskin Leather Evening Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36.5 Python snakeskin Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4" Includes ori...
Christian Louboutin New Gold Metallic Bow Evening Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES LAST PAIR! Christian Louboutin New Gold Metallic Bow Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36.5 Leather Adjustable ankle buckle closure Made in Italy Heel height 4....
Christian Louboutin NEW Silver Leather So Kate Evening Pumps Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Louboutin NEW Metallic Silver Leather So Kate Evening Pumps Heels in Box Size IT 36.5 Leather Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4.75" (120mm) Includes original Chris...
Christian Louboutin New Black Gold Cut Out Evening Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Black Gold Cut Out Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36 Leather Suede Adjustable ankle closure Made in Italy Heel height 4" Inclu...
Christian Louboutin New Limited Edition Snake Floral Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Limited Edition Snake Floral Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36 - Our only pair!
Christian Louboutin NEW Cognac Suede Peep Toe Ankle Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW Cognac Suede Peep Toe Ankle Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36.5 Suede Gold tone accent Adjustable ankle buckle closure Made in Italy Heel he...
Christian Louboutin NEW Pigalle 100 Black Glitter High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW Pigalle 100 Black Glitter High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Leather Glitter Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4" (100mm) Includes orig...
Christian Louboutin New Black Patent Leather Cut Out Evening Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Black Patent Leather Cut Out Evening Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Patent leather Leather sole Made in Italy Heel height 4.5" Include...
Christian Louboutin New Black Red Patent Leather Pigalle High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Black Red Patent Leather Evening Pigalle High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Patent leather Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4" Includes ...
Christian Louboutin New Black Gold Patent D'orsay Evening Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Black Gold Patent D'orsay Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36 Patent leather Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4" Includes origi...
Christian Louboutin NEW & SOLD OUT Multi Bead Evening Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW & SOLD OUT Multi Color Patent Leather Bead Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36 Patent leather Bead Adjustable ankle strap closure Made...
Christian Louboutin New Nude Cork Fleck Pigalle Follie High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Includes original Christian Louboutin box
Christian Louboutin New Lipstick Red Patent So Kate High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Lipstick Red Patent So Kate High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36.5 - Our only pair!
Christian Louboutin NEW Pigalle 120 Black Patent Leather High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW Pigalle 120 Black Patent Leather High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Patent leather Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4.75" (120mm) Incl...
Christian Louboutin New Pink Canvas So Kate Evening High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Pink Canvas So Kate Evening High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36.5 Canvas Glitter Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4.75" (120mm) Includes or...
Christian Louboutin New Sold Out Neon Leather So Kate High Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Sold Out Neon Leather So Kate High Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36.5 Leather Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4.75" (120mm) Includes o...
Christian Louboutin New Black Suede Gold Cut Out Knee High Heels Boots in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES ONLY PAIR! Christian Louboutin New Black Suede Gold Cut Out Knee High Heels Boots in Box Size IT 36.5 Suede Gold tone hardware Slip on Made in Italy Calf circumfe...
Christian Louboutin Vernis Patent Leather So Kate 120 Stiletto High Heel Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Size 37 EU Vernis Patent Leather Made in Italy Heel height 4.75" Includes original Christian Louboutin box
Christian Louboutin Mina Studded Leather Box Clutch
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
Christian Louboutin Mina studded leather box clutch. Made from black leather with silver-tone and black spiked studs, it has a large interior compartment with removable chain shoulde...
Christian LOUBOUTIN DISKOTEKA Sandals New in Box 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Christian Louboutin New in box evening evening shoes Silver colored snake chain on the instep.Ankle strap with buckle closure.
Christian Louboutin Fiocco Box Cabo Clutch Spiked Leather
By Christian Louboutin
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Christian Louboutin Fiocco Box Cabo Clutch Spiked Leather is from the brand 2014 Collection, a bag designed to become the ultimate glamour.
Christian Louboutin Fiocco Box Cabo Clutch Spiked Leather
By Christian Louboutin
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 4", Width 5.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Christian Louboutin Model: Fiocco Box Cabo Clutch Spiked Leather Exterior Material:...
Christian Louboutin New Leather Zipper Ankle Booties Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Leather Zipper Ankle Booties Heels in Box Size IT 36.5 Leather Silver tone hardware Zipper closure Made in Italy Heel height 4" Includes ori...
Christian Louboutin New Black Red Evening Sandals Heels W/Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Louboutin New Black Leather Red Heel Evening Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36.5 Leather Resin heel Ankle strap closure Made in Italy Heel height 5" Includes original...
Christian Louboutin New Black Leather Ankle Boots Booties W/Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Sold Out Black Leather CutOut Ankle Boots Booties in Box Size IT 36 Leather Ankle strap closure Made in Italy Heel height 4.75" (120mm...
Christian Louboutin New Black Patent Gold Stud Heels W/Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Black Patent Leather Gold Stud Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36 - Our only pair!
Christian Louboutin NEW Coral Suede Leather Pumps Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
Christian Louboutin NEW Coral Suede Leather Pumps Heels in Box Size IT 36 Suede Slip on Made in Italy Heel height 4" Includes dust bag and box
Christian Louboutin New Silver Black Evening Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin New Silver Black Woven Heels Pumps in Box Size IT 36 Woven Made in Italy Heel height 4.5" Includes original dust bag and box
Christian Louboutin NEW Black Patent Leather Measure Sandals Heels in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW Black Patent Leather Measure Sandals Heels in Box Size IT 36 Patent leather Ankle strap closure Made in Italy Heel height 4.25" Includes ...
Christian Louboutin New Rainbow Snakeskin Evening Leather Heels Pumps in Box
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Christian Louboutin NEW & SOLD OUT Rainbow Snakeskin Evening Pumps Heels in Box Size IT 36 Snakeskin leather (Python) Leather trim Slip on Heel height ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Black Leather Heels Size 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
Tom Ford for Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Runway Heels — Black Leather with Grosgrain Wrap Ties An exceptional pair of Tom Ford for Gucci runway heels from the Fall/Winter 2002 collectio...
2000s KRIZIA Sheer micro mini beaded yellow
By Krizia
Located in Austin, TX
2000s KRIZIA Sheer mini beaded nylon and spandex with beading Condition: Excellent 33" bust, 30" waist, 31" hips, 29" length One size ( fits US 0 - 6 )
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2005 Vintage Silk Runway Mini Dress Coral Leopard
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli SS05 Vintage Runway Leopard and Coral Print Popover style 100% silk Size Small Excellent Vintage Condition, minor feeling of wear FINAL SALE
New With Box Gucci Runway Leather Horsebit Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning Strappy Classic Gucci * Size U.S. 10 * 4" Heel * "Gucci" on Buckles * Gold Horsebit Detail at Heel back * Adjustable Straps * Gorgeous Burnt...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1997 Runway Chain Cutout Backless Sheer Knit Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1997 Runway Chain Straps Cutout Backless Sheer Knit Black Dress IT 38 Seen on Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus. Condition: Good Vintage Condition, has some pul...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Nude Satin Crocodile Corset Shoes It 40 US 10
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Satin Crocodile Corset Shoes S/S 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 40 B / US 10 Color - Nude, Lace-Up Closures at Counters, Crocodile and Bamboo Metallic He...
New Fendi Beaver Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 38.5
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots Brand New * Euro: 38.5 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front Platform * 4.7...
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1989 ALAIA mini dress has stretch rayon, polyamide and elastane fabric sz S 25" bust, 18" waist, 27" hips 28" length
$38,382
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
New Versace Gold Black Triple Platform Swarovski Crystals Medusa Shoes Sandals
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Triple Platform Strap Sandals Sizes Available - 35.5, 38, 38.5, 39, 39.5. Colors - Gold and Black 100% Leather, Swarovski Crystals Gold Medusa Leather Lining, Leather Sol...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown Size: S Condition: Very good vintage condition
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.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.