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Christian Louboutin
In 1991, Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique in the Galerie Verot-Dodat, a neoclassic covered arcade in the center of Paris.
A self-taught shoemaker, Louboutin got his start in fashion at the age of 16 as an intern at the Folies Bergère, where he created footwear for the dancers. It was a fundamental experience, establishing Louboutin’s signature aesthetic, blending old-fashioned Hollywood glamour with the sultry camp of cabaret and highbrow art and artistry. And according to Louboutin, his trademark red sole came about early on, when he used an assistant’s nail lacquer to cover the marred sole on a shoe sample.
In the early 2000s, Sarah Jessica Parker and costume designer Patricia Field helped boost the brand’s status in the U.S. on the HBO series “Sex and the City” (recall her now-famous “Hello lover” line). Now, Louboutin’s red-soled heels are one of the most coveted fashion items in the world. His popular Kate and So Kate pumps have been worn by many A-list stars. Cardi B famously rapped about Louboutins in her 2017 hit “Bodak Yellow.” And Taylor Swift wore his custom heels and boots throughout her record-breaking “Eras Tour.”
The Christian Louboutin brand encompasses women’s, men’s and kids’ footwear, as well as bags, accessories, beauty and fragrances.
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Christian Louboutin Beauté Celebrates New Fragrance at Silencio
The theme was red, red and more red.
Why Christian Louboutin Named His Shoes the ‘So Kate’
The designer revealed the inspiration behind his iconic 'Kate and So Kate' stiletto heels.
Blake Lively Is a Work of Art in Painted Floral Dauphinette Leather While Promoting ‘It Ends With Us’ in New York
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Christian Louboutin Invests Personally in French Hospitality Group
Founded in 2007, Experimental Group today operates 10 hotels in Europe, plus bars and beach clubs. It's…
Christian Louboutin Reunites With Idris and Sabrina Elba for Third ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ Collection Benefiting Six Charities
Codesigned by the Elbas and Louboutin, the trio was inspired by the codes and colors associated with African…
Nicola Coughlan Embraces Drama in Whimsical Minidress and Ruffled Cape for ‘Bridgerton’ Season Three, Part Two Red Carpet Toronto Premiere
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Demi Moore Elevates Springtime Inspiration in Vibrant Yellow Oscar de la Renta Dress With 3D Floral Details for Chopard’s Cannes Film Festival 2024 Party
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Allison Holker Talks Her ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Finale ‘Chandelier Dress’ and Grocery Shopping in a Ballgown
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Christian Louboutin Collab Puts Shoes on a Different Kind of Leg
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How the West Won: Why Cowboy Core Is Everywhere, From Beyonce’s Country Album to the Paris Runways
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Christian Louboutin Introduces Fall 2024 Collection at the Loubi Show in Paris — With Shoes Inspired by Cowboy Core and Rio Sunsets
The new collection includes cowboy boots and rhinestone loafers.
Zendaya Goes Avant-garde in Torishéju Crop Top and High-slit Skirt for ‘Dune: Part Two’ Premiere in Mexico City
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Christian Louboutin Steps Into Eyewear With Marcolin
The red-soled shoe brand and Italian eyewear manufacturer have inked a licensing agreement that will run…