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Christian Louboutin So Kate

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte beige tan patent point toe stiletto pumps EU37.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte beige tan patent point toe stiletto pumps EU37.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte beige tan patent point toe stiletto pumps EU37.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte beige tan patent point toe stiletto pumps EU37.5 Reference: SNKO/A00645

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate Cork Chevron beige colourful calfskin pumps EU36.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate Cork Chevron beige colourful calfskin pumps EU36.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate Cork Chevron beige colourful calfskin pumps EU36.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate Cork Chevron beige colourful calfskin pumps EU36.5 Reference: TGAS

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

Christian Louboutin So Kate Jacquard Logo 105mm Ankle Bootie
Christian Louboutin So Kate Jacquard Logo 105mm Ankle Bootie

Christian Louboutin So Kate Jacquard Logo 105mm Ankle Bootie

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Louboutin So Kate Jacquard ankle booties. In very good condition. Light usage on the bottom soles

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2010s Ankle Boots

Christian Louboutin, Neon yellow pump
Christian Louboutin, Neon yellow pump

Christian Louboutin, Neon yellow pump

By Christian Louboutin

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Christian Louboutin, So kate Neon yellow pump with glossy white heel. This piece has been been worn

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2010s Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather So Kate Pumps - EU 38
Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather So Kate Pumps - EU 38

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather So Kate Pumps - EU 38

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Amman, JO

Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather So Kate Pumps  Turn heads in these iconic Christian

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21st Century and Contemporary French Heels

Christian Louboutin Décolleté "So Kate" IT 38.5
Christian Louboutin Décolleté "So Kate" IT 38.5

Christian Louboutin Décolleté "So Kate" IT 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Iconic So Kate pointed pumps Patent leather Nude color Heel height cm 12 (4,72 inches) Worldwide

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Black Christian Louboutin Patent So Kate Pumps Size 36
Black Christian Louboutin Patent So Kate Pumps Size 36

Black Christian Louboutin Patent So Kate Pumps Size 36

By Christian Louboutin

Located in New York, NY

Black patent leather pointed-toe So Kate pumps by Christian Louboutin. 4.75" heel height. Designer

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian Louboutin Women 100mm So Kate Pumps Size US 9.5 IT 39.5 Black Leather
Christian Louboutin Women 100mm So Kate Pumps Size US 9.5 IT 39.5 Black Leather

Christian Louboutin Women 100mm So Kate Pumps Size US 9.5 IT 39.5 Black Leather

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Miami, FL

- Black leather exterior - Tagged size 39.5 - No box Condition: The pumps are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inche...

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21st Century and Contemporary High Heels

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Christian Louboutin Metallic Python So Kate  Pumps Size 37.5
Christian Louboutin Metallic Python So Kate  Pumps Size 37.5

Christian Louboutin Metallic Python So Kate Pumps Size 37.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Named after English model Kate Moss, this pair of Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps reflects

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Christian Louboutin Pink Flamingo So Kate 120 2clr1115 Sandals
Christian Louboutin Pink Flamingo So Kate 120 2clr1115 Sandals

Christian Louboutin Pink Flamingo So Kate 120 2clr1115 Sandals

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Forest Hills, NY

OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB) Includes Original Box and Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Worn one time, insignificant wear. This item does not come with any extra accessories. Ple...

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20th Century Unknown Shoes

Christian Louboutin Beige Patent Leather So Kate Pumps Size 38.5
Christian Louboutin Beige Patent Leather So Kate Pumps Size 38.5

Christian Louboutin Beige Patent Leather So Kate Pumps Size 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The So Kate collection was named after the famous supermodel Kate Moss known for her fashion

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21st Century and Contemporary High Heels

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 37.5
Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 37.5

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 37.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Amman, JO

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps, features a pointed toe and patent leather. Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pink Patent Leather Heels - EU 40
Christian Louboutin So Kate Pink Patent Leather Heels - EU 40

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pink Patent Leather Heels - EU 40

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Amman, JO

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pink Patent Leather Heels Turn heads and elongate your legs with these

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21st Century and Contemporary French Heels

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 40
Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 40

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 40

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Amman, JO

Make a striking statement with these Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps in a bold, royal purple

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 40
Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 40

Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps Size EU 40

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Amman, JO

Turn up the heat with these iconic Christian Louboutin So Kate Pumps in fiery red patent leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 Charlotte pink satin stiletto pump EU36
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 Charlotte pink satin stiletto pump EU36

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 Charlotte pink satin stiletto pump EU36

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 Charlotte pink satin stiletto pump EU36 Reference: TGAS/C01125

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte 120 black patent leather point pigalle pump EU37
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte 120 black patent leather point pigalle pump EU37

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte 120 black patent leather point pigalle pump EU37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So KAte 120 black patent leather point pigalle pump EU37 Reference: TGAS/D00961

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

Black Christian Louboutin So Kate Lace Pumps
Black Christian Louboutin So Kate Lace Pumps

Black Christian Louboutin So Kate Lace Pumps

By Christian Louboutin

Located in New York, NY

Black lace-covered satin pumps by Christian Louboutin. Point toe. Iconic red sole. Slip-on style.

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pink suede SO KATE 55 Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pink suede SO KATE 55 Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pink suede SO KATE 55 Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Louboutin So Kate 55 pointed-toe ankle booties in fuchsia suede. Open with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Boots

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pink suede SO KATE Pumps Shoes 38.5
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pink suede SO KATE Pumps Shoes 38.5

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN pink suede SO KATE Pumps Shoes 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Christian Louboutin So Kate pointed-toe pumps in light pink suede. Brand new. Show a

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2010s Shoes

Christian Louboutin Nude Patent Leather So Kate Pumps - EU 36.5
Christian Louboutin Nude Patent Leather So Kate Pumps - EU 36.5

Christian Louboutin Nude Patent Leather So Kate Pumps - EU 36.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Amman, JO

Christian Louboutin Nude Patent Leather So Kate Pumps Red Sole Heels Timeless and iconic, these

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21st Century and Contemporary French Heels

Christian Louboutin Leopard Sequin So Kate Pumps
Christian Louboutin Leopard Sequin So Kate Pumps

Christian Louboutin Leopard Sequin So Kate Pumps

By Christian Louboutin

Located in New York, NY

Leopard sequined pumps So Kate style by Christian Louboutin. Point toe. Iconic red sole. Slip-on

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Christian Louboutin-38.5-Orange Patent Leather So Kate Pumps
Christian Louboutin-38.5-Orange Patent Leather So Kate Pumps

Christian Louboutin-38.5-Orange Patent Leather So Kate Pumps

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Amman, JO

Christian Louboutin orange patent leather 'So Kate' Pumps. Pointed with stiletto heel. Size: EU

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15th Century and Earlier French Shoes

Christian Louboutin Décolleté "So Kate" size 37 1/2
Christian Louboutin Décolleté "So Kate" size 37 1/2

Christian Louboutin Décolleté "So Kate" size 37 1/2

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Iconic So Kate pointed pumps Leather incrusted with crystals Leopard fancy Heel height cm 12 (472

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2010s Italian Shoes

Christian Louboutin Women's Black Pointed Toe So Kate Pumps
Christian Louboutin Women's Black Pointed Toe So Kate Pumps

Christian Louboutin Women's Black Pointed Toe So Kate Pumps

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Christian Louboutin designer resale item. This item includes the original dustbag and shoebox. Details

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Christian Louboutin Brown Ponyhair So Kate Heels Size IT 38
Christian Louboutin Brown Ponyhair So Kate Heels Size IT 38

Christian Louboutin Brown Ponyhair So Kate Heels Size IT 38

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

both shoes where some slight discolouration can be seen on this used Christian Louboutin designer

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Patent So Kate Pumps Size IT 38.5
Christian Louboutin Black Patent So Kate Pumps Size IT 38.5

Christian Louboutin Black Patent So Kate Pumps Size IT 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Signature used Christian Louboutin red outsoles Leather insoles embossed with Christian Louboutin logo

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Christian Louboutin Red Patent Leather So Kate Heels Size IT 40
Christian Louboutin Red Patent Leather So Kate Heels Size IT 40

Christian Louboutin Red Patent Leather So Kate Heels Size IT 40

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

right side of right shoe on this used Christian Louboutin designer resale item. This item come with

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Christian Louboutin Black Suede So Kate 100 Boots Size IT 37
Christian Louboutin Black Suede So Kate 100 Boots Size IT 37

Christian Louboutin Black Suede So Kate 100 Boots Size IT 37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

and tip of the left boot on this used Christian Louboutin designer resale item. Details

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21st Century and Contemporary British Boots

Christian Louboutin Black Patent So Kate Point Pumps Size IT 38.5
Christian Louboutin Black Patent So Kate Point Pumps Size IT 38.5

Christian Louboutin Black Patent So Kate Point Pumps Size IT 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

small metallic marks to the heels on this used Christian Louboutin designer resale item. These shoes

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Christian Louboutin Black So Kate Booty 120 Boots Size IT 37
Christian Louboutin Black So Kate Booty 120 Boots Size IT 37

Christian Louboutin Black So Kate Booty 120 Boots Size IT 37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Christian Louboutin designer resale item. Details Model: So Kate Booty 120 Black Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary British Boots

Black Patent So Kate Pumps Size IT 38.5
Black Patent So Kate Pumps Size IT 38.5

Black Patent So Kate Pumps Size IT 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

Signature used Christian Louboutin red outsoles Leather insoles embossed with Christian Louboutin logo

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Christian Louboutin Navy Leather Sculpted Pumps Size IT 38.5
Christian Louboutin Navy Leather Sculpted Pumps Size IT 38.5

Christian Louboutin Navy Leather Sculpted Pumps Size IT 38.5

By Christian Louboutin

Located in London, GB

creasing along the topline and light scuffing on the soles of this used Christian Louboutin designer resale

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN black suede SO KATE 120 Pumps Shoes 37.5 fit 37
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN black suede SO KATE 120 Pumps Shoes 37.5 fit 37

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN black suede SO KATE 120 Pumps Shoes 37.5 fit 37

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Christian Louboutin So Kate 120 pumps in black suede are an iconic style

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Christian Louboutin "So Kate" Snake Pumps
Christian Louboutin "So Kate" Snake Pumps

Christian Louboutin "So Kate" Snake Pumps

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Christian Louboutin "So Kate" snakeskin pumps with 4" heel and gold accents.

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

Christian Louboutin So Kate Python Pump
Christian Louboutin So Kate Python Pump

Christian Louboutin So Kate Python Pump

By Christian Louboutin

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Christian Louboutin So Kate Multi-Color Python Pump with Pointed Toe in Size 41.

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

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Christian Louboutin So Kate For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary christian louboutin so kate you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Christian Louboutin So Kate?

The price for a christian louboutin so kate starts at $360 and tops out at $2,825, and on average, selling for $612.

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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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Finding the Right Shoes for You

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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.