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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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Louis Strass white leather crystal hi top sneaker EU42 Reference: TGAS/G00312 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Louis Strass Material: Leather Color: White, Silve...
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in San Jose, CA
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Bikiki 140 red houndstooth calf hair platform heels EU38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Bikiki 140 red houndstooth calf hair platform heels EU38 Reference: TGAS/G00286 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Bikiki 140 Material: Calf Hair, Leather Color: R...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN petrol patent leather MOVIDA MARY-JANE Pumps Shoes 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
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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 Very Prive Strass 120 silver crystal slingback pump EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Very Prive Strass 120 silver crystal slingback pump EU37.5 Reference: TGAS/G00259 Brand: Christian Louboutin Color: Silver Pattern: Crystals Closure: Slingback Li...
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN multi suede 2016 WAVY 85 Ankle Boots Shoes 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN multicolor 2017 DOLLY DOLA 35 PUMPS Shoes 39 fit 38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Zürich, CH
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Bridal Jelly Strass 80 silver crystal PVC bow pump EU38
By Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 20th Anniversary Bow Bow 100 PVC T strap heels EU38.5
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 Ghildarc 160 suede square toe lace up platform pumps EU37.5
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
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pyraclou 60 Anthracite metallic studded espadrille sandal
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 Botalili 100 veau velour suede almondtoe platform tall boots
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 Men Chambelimonk Leather Derby Shoes Black EU 40.5 US 7.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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 Los Angeles, CA
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Christian Louboutin Multicolor Python High-Heel Sandals Size 38.5 EU
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Krakow, PL
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Stardust 160 Satin Lace embellished platform pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Neofilo Spikes 120 Patent purple spikes platform pumps EU38
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
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Sailor Boat red suede degrade strass crystal low sneakers EU43 Reference: PRCG/A00115 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Sailor Boat Material: Suede Color: Red Pat...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalili 120 black strass crystal spike stud pumps EU37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Madame Butterfly 150 ribbon cut out platform heels EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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Christian Louboutin Iriza 85 Pumps in Green Suede
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Houston, TX
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN "Okydok Lurex" Metallic Leather & Lamé Ankle Strap Sandals
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Thiensville, WI
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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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Open-toe pump in patent leather with turtle shell pattern Christian Louboutin
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Open-toe pump in patent leather with turtle shell pattern. Heel's height = 11 cm plateform = 2 cm Shoe size = 38 1/2
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By Christian Louboutin
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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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 Black Leather Pointed Toe Pumps - EU 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Amman, JO
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Christian Louboutin Donaflor 100 Embellished Velvet Mules-Size 40.5 NEW
By Christian Louboutin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Iconic Christian Louboutin Pigalle 100 Black Patent Leather Pumps Red Sole 39.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
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Iconic Christian Louboutin Kate 100 Red Patent Leather Pumps Red Sole 9 39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Maltese black silver stud toe lace derby brogue EU42.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Maltese black silver stud toe lace derby brogue EU42.5 Reference: TGAS/F00134 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Maltese Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pat...
Christian Louboutin Lady Peep 150 Patent Leather Pumps - EU 37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Amman, JO
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Charlie Clou black silver studded oxford brogue EU44
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Charlie Clou black silver studded oxford brogue EU44 Reference: TGAS/C01113 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Charlie Clou Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver ...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate Booty black suede micro stud embellished pointy EU36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate Booty black suede micro stud embellished pointy EU36 Reference: TGAS/D00992 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: So Kate Booty Material: Suede, Metal Color: ...
Christian Louboutin Multi Color Suede, Jelly & Leather Cutout Heels - 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Louboutin Multi Color Suede, Jelly & Leather Cutout Heels - 37.5. These shoes are in excellent condition with minor general wear and some minor wear specifically on the pla...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Cross Blake black leather metallic cross strap pump EU36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Cross Blake black leather metallic cross strap pump EU36 Reference: TGAS/B00141 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Cross Blake...
Christian Louboutin Men Chambeliss Patent Leather Derby Shoes Black EU 39 US 6
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Louboutin Men Chambeliss Patent Leather Derby Shoes Black EU 39 US 6 - NWOB A refined pair of Christian Louboutin Chambeliss men's derby shoes -- crafted in smooth black p...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalle 120 nude patent leather pointy stiletto pigalle EU36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalle 120 nude patent leather pointy stiletto pigalle EU36 Reference: TGAS/B01083 Brand: Christian Louboutin Mode...
Christian Louboutin Suede Patent Leather Duvette Spikes Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Houston, TX
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN charcoal grey suede block heeled thigh high boots EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN charcoal grey suede panel block heeled thigh high boots EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A02704 Brand: Christian Louboutin Material: Suede Color: Grey Pattern: Solid Closur...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Louis black velvet crystal spike stud high top sneaker EU41
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Louis black velvet crystal spike stud high top sneaker EU41 Reference: TGAS/B02179 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Louis Material: Velvet, Patent Leather Color:...
Christian Louboutin Unique Black Leather Ultra Thigh High Platform Boots EU 36.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Eagan, MN
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Resille 100 Fishnet Pailette pointy pumps EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Louis Orlato Tsar Strass crystals suede high top sneaker
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Louis Orlato Tsar Green Strass crystals suede high top sneaker EU44 Reference: TGAS/E00190 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Louis Orlato Material: Suede, Others ...
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...
New Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic Black Silver Spike Crystal Sandals EU 37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Eagan, MN
New Christian Louboutin Wosandal Pic Black Silver Spike Crystal Sandals EU 37.5 Women's size EU 37.5. Shoe sizing is inconsistent across brands. It is recommended to know your sizin...
Christian Louboutin Black Strappy Leather Platform Heels - Size 36
By Christian Louboutin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christian Louboutin Black Strappy Leather Platform Heels - 36. These shoes are in excellent condition and have never been worn. The front section has a woven design to it by the toe....
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Markesling 130 tan brown laser cut peep toe bootie EU39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Markesling 130 tan brown laser cut peep toe bootie EU39 Reference: TGAS/B00796 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Laser cut slingback heel Material: Leather, Wood ...