'Christian Louboutin' Pigalle Follies 1c1s
By Nick Veasey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nick Veasey 'Christian Louboutin' Pigalle Follies 1c1s 33 x 47 inches Edition 9 Digital C print
2010s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Digital
'Christian Louboutin' Pigalle Follies 1c1s
By Nick Veasey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nick Veasey 'Christian Louboutin' Pigalle Follies 1c1s 33 x 47 inches Edition 9 Digital C print
Digital
Christian Louboutin Size 36.5 Nude Pigalle Follies Heels 79cl317s
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dix hills, NY
Christian Louboutin Size 36.5 Nude Pigalle Follies Heels 79cl317s Made In: Italy Measurements
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN black patent leather PIGALLE FOLLIES NICOGRAF Pumps Shoes 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 PAT LOUBIBALLAGE Point Toe Stiletto Heel Classic heels
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 Glitter Disco Heels
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Bear, DE
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 Glitter Disco Heels Size 36 Og all Great condition (small
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalle Follies indigo blue denim pigalle pump EU35.5 Brand: Christian
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 9 Ivory Iridescent Glitter Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Pigalle Follies" pumps come in off white leather with pink iridescent glitter
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalle Follies 100 iridescent navy glitter pump EU40 Brand: Christian
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN black patent leather PIGALLE FOLLIES 85 Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 85 Pumps in black patent leather. Have been worn
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalle Follies 100 Begonia pink suede pointy pump EU40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalle Follies 100 Begonia pink suede pointy pump EU40 Brand: Christian
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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Christian Louboutin Hawaii Floral Print Pigalle Follies Heels Size IT 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
texture is deliberate and that these shoes come with original dust bag. Details Pigalle follies model
Christian Louboutin Hawaii Floral Print Pigalle Follies Pumps Size IT 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
texture is deliberate and that these shoes come with original dust bag. Details Pigalle follies model
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalles Follies Strass Degrade pink grey crystal EU38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 100 Degrade. Nude suede upper. Fully embellished in strass
Christian Louboutin Metallic Leather Strass 120 Pigalle Follies Heels IT 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to pumps is evident. Minimal wear to the tip in the front and left side of the left shoe is seen with missing gemstones with some abrasions on th...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 100 black crystal sheer mesh pigalle EU38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 100 black crystal sheer mesh pigalle EU38 Reference: TGAS
CHRISITAN LOUBOUTI Follies Spikes black suede jewely tone spike pigalle EU36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Mesh Strass 100 nude crystal gradient pigalle EU36.5 Reference: TGAS
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Mesh Strass 100 nude crystal gradient pigalle EU36.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Spike 100 blue denim silver stud pigalle pump EU37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Spike 100 blue denim silver stud pigalle pump EU37 Brand: Christian
Christian Louboutin Red Pigalle Follies Ombré Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Red Pigalle Follies Ombré Pumps "Decollete 554" is an updated go-to for the busy lady. Whether
Christian Louboutin Silver Leather Pigalle Follies Pointed Pumps Size 36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The silver leather pumps named after the famous Parisian nightclub 'Pigalle Follies' are the most
Christian Louboutin Blue Suede Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Pigalle Follies pumps were named after the famous Parisian nightclub 'Pigalle Follies' and are
Christian Louboutin Blue Suede Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Dazzle everyone with these Louboutins by owning them today. Crafted from suede, these blue Pigalle
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 Patent Leather Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
Since debuting in 2004, Christian Louboutin's 'Pigalle Follies' pumps have been reinvented
Christian Louboutin Multicolor Marble Print Patent Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
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Christian Louboutin Black Suede Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 35.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Pigalle Follies pumps are iconic high-heeled shoes designed by Christian Louboutin. They feature a
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 Patent-Leather White Pumps (Size - 7.5)
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 Patent-Leather White Pumps. Brand new with box and dustbag
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 Patent-Leather Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
Christian Louboutin's classic 'Pigalle Follies' pumps are a go-to for so many of our favorite
Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies 100 Patent-Leather Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in London, GB
Christian Louboutin's classic 'Pigalle Follies' pumps are a go-to for so many of our favorite
Christian Louboutin Metallic Silver Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
, these Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 11.5 cm heels. Complete with
Christian Louboutin Metallic Silver Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
, these Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 11.5 cm heels. Complete with
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 11 cm heels. Complete with the
Christian Louboutin Black Patent Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
black Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 11 cm heels. Complete with
Christian Louboutin Floral Pigalle Follies Pointed Toe Pumps Size 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
, these multicolored Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 10.5 cm heels
Christian Louboutin Topaz Patent Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 41.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The classic Pigalle Follies pumps from Christian Louboutin are here to infuse elegance into your
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
metallic gold Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and stiletto heels
Christian Louboutin Patent Pigalle Follies Nicograf Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a statement finish with these Louboutins. Crafted from patent leather, these Pigalle Follies
Christian Louboutin Hawaii Floral Print Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
, these Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and slender heels. Complete with
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
metallic Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 10 cm heels. Complete with
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 11 cm heels. Complete with the
Christian Louboutin Printed Glitter Pigalle Follies Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
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Christian Louboutin Hawaii Floral Print Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and slender heels. Complete with the
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
metallic gold Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and stiletto heels
Christian Louboutin Metallic Gold Crinkled Leather Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
metallic gold Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and stiletto heels
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Pigalle Follies pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 11 cm heels. Complete with the
Christian Louboutin Silver Glitter Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
, these Pigalle pumps carry a mesmerizing shape with pointed toes and 11 cm heels. Complete with the
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles perfect for your fashionable outings
Christian Louboutin Pink Suede Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 41.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The classic pointed toes and signature red-lacquered sole characterize this pair of Christian Louboutin pumps. Crafted from suede, it has been styled with nicely cut vamps and a leat...
Christian Louboutin Blue Suede Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Discover footwear elegance with these Christian Louboutin womens pumps. Meticulously designed these heels marry fashion and comfort ensuring you shine in every setting.
Christian Louboutin Multicolor Canvas Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles perfect for your fashionable outings
Christian Louboutin Red Suede Pigalle Follies Pumps Size 41.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The classic pointed toes and signature red-lacquered sole characterize this pair of Christian Louboutin pumps. Crafted from suede, the precise cut of these shoes adds an artistic tou...
$49,900
H 7.6 in W 11.7 in D 3.9 in
Chanel Purple Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
AN EXQUISITE JUMBO CHANEL PURPLE ALLIGATOR CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH GOLD TONE HARDWARE CHANEL. 2013-2014 Year. Crafted with precision using rare alligator leather, and touched wi...
1999 Salvatore Ferragamo Limited Edition Marilyn Monroe Red Swarovski Heels 6B
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ferragamo pump is a limited edition release from 1999, recreating the heels that Salvatore Ferragamo designed exclusively for Marilyn Monroe. The iconic actress wore the origina...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$37,904
Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4
Gucci by Tom Ford Red Sheepskin Floor-Length Double-Breasted Coat, fw 1996
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Gucci Runway Coat ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Fall-Winter 1996 ▪ Crafted from multiple panels of red-dyed sheepskin with a leather backing, this coat exudes luxurious ...
New Rare Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 39
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Size 39 * Black Patent Piping * Leather Insole * Black & White Polka Dot Canvas * 4.5" Heel * 1" Front Platform * With B...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Suede Ad Boots Sz 10.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Mink Boots RARE & Brand New! * Chocolate Brown Suede * U.S. Size: 10.5 * Mink Lined * Rubber Heel & Sole * .75" Front Platform * 4.75" Heel * Gucci W...
Fendi Bag Peekaboo Mint Crocodile Medium Satchel Pastel Ice Blue
By Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Fendi Peekaboo Crocodile bag featured in Mint (Pale Ice Blue). This beautiful pastel medium Peekaboo bag is on trend for the season! Modified top frame with gold ...
2015 Celine By Phoebe Philo cinnamon and black knit dress with flounced hemline
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Celine by Phoebe Philo, Pre-Fall 2015 Very rare knit dress in marled cinnamon and black designed by Phoebe Philo. The textile is a lightweight fine-gauge knit with a soft, fluid fee...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Braise with Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a fabulous Hermes Birkin HSS 35 bag featured in Braise and Black porosus crocodile. This exceptional special-order Hermes Birkin is nothing short of breathtaking T...
GUCCI pink leather 2019 SCARLET Mules Sandals Shoes 38
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci Scarlet high-heel mules in pink polished calfskin. Brand new. 2019 Fall/Winter Measurements Imprinted Size 38 Shoe Size 38 Inside Sole 25cm (9.8in) Width 7.5c...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN mermaid iridescent patent SO KATE 120 Pumps Shoes 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps are crafted from striking iridescent mermaid patent leather, creating a shimmering, iridescent effect that changes with the lig...
Alexander McQueen Pin Heel Bow Pumps Satin in Nude
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The statement ‘Pin Heel’ sandals are part of the New Season collection from Alexander McQueen. This feminine style is crafted from premium satin with luxurious leather lining and sol...
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.