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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Christian Louboutin KM Lace Botta 100 Pointed Toe Knee High Stiletto Boots 40.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin KM Lace Botta 100 Pointed Toe Knee High Stiletto Boots 40.5 Color Black Size 40.5EU Heel Height 100mm Suede and lace upper Pointed toe Leather lace up Full zip ...
Christian Louboutin KM Lace Botta 100 Pointed Toe Knee High Stiletto Boots 41
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin KM Lace Botta 100 Pointed Toe Knee High Stiletto Boots 41 Color Black Size 41EU Heel Height 100mm Suede and lace upper Pointed toe Leather lace up Full zip back...
Christian Louboutin Size 39/9 2000s Leopard Print Slingback Vintage Heels Shoes
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing Christian Louboutin early 2000s Y2K leopard / cheetah print slingback heels ! Bronze heel with signature red bottoms. Pair with jeans, shorts, a skirt or a dress. In good con...
Christian Louboutin Macademia 100 Bootie Black Leather Trim Platform Boots 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Macademia 100 Bootie Leather Trim Platform Boots 39 Color Black Size 39EU Heel height 100mm Suede and leather upper Platform heel Iconic red sole Almond toe Lac...
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic 100 Rodeo Fire Red Spike High Heel Sandals 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic 100 Rodeo Fire Red Spike High Heel Sandals 39 Color Gold Multi Size 39EU Heel Height 100mm Patent leather upper Gold finished hardware Gold stilett...
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...
Rare Vintage Christian Louboutin " Trash " Mules Shoes
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly rare vintage Christian Louboutin "Trash" mules! These are impossible to find, and were produced in very limited quantities. They...
Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic 100 Silver Spike High Heel Sandals 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic 100 Silver Spike High Heel Sandals 38.5 Color Gold Multi Size 38.5EU Heel Height 100mm Patent leather upper Silver finished hardware Silver stilett...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN petrol patent leather MOVIDA MARY-JANE Pumps Shoes 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Louboutin Movida Mary-Jane platform pumps are crafted in Vosges petrol green patent leather. They feature rounded toes, high block heels, and double Mar...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN multicolor 2017 DOLLY DOLA 35 PUMPS Shoes 39 fit 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Louboutin 2017 Dolly Dolly 35 Dragenfly block-heel pumps in multicolor brocade with a green grosgain and an orange satin bow. The design features a glittery ...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN black CROCODILE ROLANDO Platform Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Louboutin Rolando platform pumps in black alligator with almond toe shape. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Bl...
Christian Louboutin A/W 2011 Puck Booty Springbok Fur Platform Ankle Boots 36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin A/W 2011 Puck Booty Springbok Fur Platform Ankle Boots 36 Color Black Size 36EU Heel Height 160mm Springbok hair on upper Leather sole Signature red leather sol...
Christian Louboutin KM Lace Booty 100 Corset Lace Pointed Toe Boots 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin KM Lace Booty 100 Corset Lace Pointed Toe Boots 37 Color Pearl Size 37EU Heel Height 100mm Leather, mesh and lace upper Full lace up with full back heel zipper...
Red platform-sandals in patent calf Christian Louboutin
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red platform-sandals in patent calf. Heels height: 14 cm Platform height: 4 cm Shoe Size : 39 (It) Provided with the box and dust-bag.
Christian Louboutin Amazoutiful 120 Kid Gladiator Knee High Sandals 36.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Amazoutiful 120 Kid Gladiator Knee High Sandals 36.5 Color Black / Gold Size 36.5EU Heel Height 120mm Leather upper Red sole Knee high shaft Stiletto style heel...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 20th Anniversary Bow Bow 100 PVC T strap heels EU38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 20th Anniversary Bow Bow 100 PVC red grosgrain T strap heels EU38.5 Reference: MELK/A00253 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Bow Bow 100 20th Anniversary Material...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dictata 100 polished scaled toe cut out T-strap pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dictata 100 black polished scaled toe cut out T-strap pumps EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00245 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Dictata 100 Material: Leather Color: B...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Very Prive Spikes 120 leopard patent peep spikes heels EU39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Very Prive Spikes 120 brown leopard patent peep spikes heels EU39 Reference: VACN/A00160 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Very Prive Spikes 120 Material: Patent ...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Madame Butterfly 150 ribbon cut out platform heels EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Madame Butterfly 150 nappa black bow ribbon cut out platform heels EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00246 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Madame Butterfly 150 Material: ...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Ghildarc 160 suede square toe lace up platform pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Ghildarc 160 black suede square toe lace up platform pumps EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00330 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Ghildarc 160 Material: Leather Color: B...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN nude patent leather SIMPLE 65 Pumps Shoes 41.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Daffodile 160 silver crystal encrusted platform pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Marale Boot 140 Suede Vulcano crystal mesh booties EU38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in PARIS, FR
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Christian Louboutin Tres Pansy 85 Red Suede Block Heel Mules Sz 39 US 8.5 Floral
By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Diego, CA
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Un Bout 100 Veau Velours mandarin PVC strappy pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Asteroid 140 punk spike strass toe platform heels EU39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela Xrismarteen 100 Knee High Boots 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela Xrismarteen 100 Knee High Boots 37.5 Color Black Size 37.5EU Heel Height 100mm Nappa leather upper Leather lined Leather sole with new Forever...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 2011 gold lace nude satin trim straps cone sandals EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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Christian Louboutin Snakilta 120 Black Spiked Leather Booties Size 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Snakilta 120 Booties size 37 in Black. These sky high booties feature a pointed toe, leather uppers with matte metal spikes that cover the entire upper,...
Christian Louboutin Marvel Sea Warrior 100 Knee High Gladiator Sandals 35.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin x Marvel Sea Warrior 100 Gladiator Knee High Sandals Color Multi Size 35.5EU Heel Height 100mm Metallic patent leather upper Leather sole Marvel collaboration l...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Hot Chick 100 Patent lemon scalloped point pump EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Hot Chick 100 Patent citrus lemon scalloped point pump EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00271 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Hot Chick 100 Patent Material: Leather Colo...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Alpinono Flat Crosta Wax black suede lug sole boot EU43 US10
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sailor Boat suede degrade strass crystal low sneakers EU43
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Crosspiga 100 Jazz Calf criss cross point toe pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Crosspiga 100 Jazz Calf black criss cross point toe pumps EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00260 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Crosspiga 100 Jazz Calf Material: Leathe...
NIB Christian Louboutin Astrilarge Botta 100 Black Over The Knee Boots 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NIB Christian Louboutin Astrilarge Botta 100 Black Over The Knee Boots 38 Color Black Size 38EU Heel Height 100mm Leather upper Red lacquered leather outsole Slip on style Over th...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Stardust 160 Satin Lace embellished platform pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Stardust 160 Satin Lace pink black strass embellished platform pumps EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00243 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Stardust 160 Material: Satin,...
Christian Louboutin Leather Espadrille Wedges - EU 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Amman, JO
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NEW Christian Louboutin Loubi Vega Red 120 Crystal Embellished Sandals 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Loubi Vega Red 120 Crystal Embellished Limited Edition Strappy Sandals 39 Color Red Size 39EU Heel Height 120mm Iridescent patent leather upper Leather sole Viv...
Christian Louboutin Sea Warrior 100 Marvel Collab Strappy Knee High Sandals 40.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin x Marvel Sea Warrior 100 Silver Gladiator Knee High Sandals 40.5 Color Silver Size 40.5EU Heel Height 100mm Crackled metallic coated leather upper Leather sole ...
NIB Christian Louboutin Astrilarge Botta 100 Black White Pointed Toe Boots 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NIB Christian Louboutin Astrilarge Botta 100 Black White OTK Boots 37.5 Color Black / White Size 37.5EU Heel Height 100mm Leather upper Red lacquered leather outsole Two tone vamp ...
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...
NEW Christian Louboutin Bandita 160 Platform Leather Bondage Knee High Boots 38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Bandita 160 Platform Black Leather Knee High Boots 38 Color Black Size 38 Heel Height 160mm Nappa leather upper Pointed toebox Signature red leather sole Platfo...
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NEW Christian Louboutin Dolly Booty Alta 160 Platform High Heel Boots 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NEW Christian Louboutin Dolly Booty Alta 160 Platform High Heel Boots 39 Color Burgundy Size 39EU Heel Height 160mm Suede upper Soft pointe...
Christian Louboutin Simple Pump 100 Nude Patent Leather - Iconic Décolletés
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegant and timeless, these Christian Louboutin Simple Pump 100 pumps in nude patent leather represent one of the French Maison's most iconic designs. Made of patent calfskin, they f...
Black Christian Louboutin Patent Pointed-Toe Platform Pumps Size 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in New York, NY
Black patent leather pointed-toe platform pumps by Christian Louboutin. 2.5" platform height, 6.25" heel height.
NEW Christian Louboutin Giddylina Booty Black Logo Buckle Embellished Boots 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sweet Charity Heart leather red patent mini crossbody bag
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sweet Charity Heart black leather red patent mini crossbody bag Reference: ECLO/A00177 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Sweet Charity Heart Material: Leather Col...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Okydok Lurex" Metallic Leather & Lamé Ankle Strap Sandals
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Thiensville, WI
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NEW Christian Louboutin Guerilla 100 Silver Spike Leather Peep Toe Booty 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
NEW Christian Louboutin Guerilla 100 Silver Spike Leather Peep Toe Booty 37.5 Color Black Size 37.5EU Heel Height 100mm Leather upper Leather lined All over silver finished spikes...
Christian Louboutin Black Velvet Lace-Up Platform Ankle Boots - EU 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Amman, JO
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Christian Louboutin Medium Studded Paloma Tote
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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Christian Louboutin x Marvel Sea Warrior 100 Gladiator Knee High Sandals 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
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Christian Louboutin Donaflor 100 Embellished Velvet Mules-Size 40.5 NEW
By Christian Louboutin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Louboutin Donaflor Velvet Crystal Heel Mule Sandal Size 40.5 The retail of this shoe is $1495 and these shoes are New. These Christian Louboutin Two-Tone Cherry and Black V...
Christian Louboutin Bandita 160 Platform Black Leather Knee High Boots 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin Bandita 160 Platform Black Leather Knee High Boots 37.5 Color Black Size 37.5EU Heel Height 160mm Nappa leather upper Pointed toebox Signature red leather sole ...
Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela Xrismarteen 100 Knee High Boots 37
By Maison Martin Margiela, Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela Xrismarteen 100 Knee High Boots 37 Color Black Size 37EU Heel Height 100mm Nappa leather upper Leather lined Leather sole with new Forever Sol...
NEW Christian Louboutin Womenphis 100 Spike Logo Buckle Stiletto Heeled Boots 40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
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rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Morgan Fleur 70 satin blossom western boots EU43
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Morgan Fleur 70 yellow satin blossom embellished western boots EU43 Reference: TGAS/F00146 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Morgan Fleur 30 Collection: SS20...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalace 100 Dentelle Nuage Crepe pointy bridal heels EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalace 100 Dentelle Nuage Crepe ivory satin lace pointy bridal heels EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00259 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Pigalace 100 Dentelle Nuage...