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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.
Christian Louboutin
Inside Christian Louboutin’s Reimagined Toronto Boutique
The store was originally opened in 2016.
Sofia Vergara Struts in Her Go-to 6-inch Louboutin Heels to Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Raising Brows Event
She paired them with the Dolce & Gabbana dress.
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Lady Gaga’s Towering Louboutins Bring Matières Fécales’ Vision Off the Runway in Milan
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Kirsten Dunst Doubles Down on Edgy Femininity in Scalloped Slingbacks and Sleek Ankle Straps in New York City
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Christian Louboutin Kicks Off His Football Era With Paris Fashion Week Spectacle
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Kerry Washington Brings Patent Edge to Classic Tweed With Louboutin’s Reinvented Miss Z Pump
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Jenna Ortega Goes Back to Basics in Louboutin’s So Kate for Dior’s Spring 2026 Show at Paris Fashion Week
She paired them with a micro denim skirt.
Mariah Carey Taps Into the Gothic-Lace Trend With Christian Louboutin’s Latest Boots
The $2,495 stiletto boots paired corseted lacing with the brand's new "Everlasting Red" sole.
Regina Hall Shows Off Dreamy Pink Louboutin Sandals on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
She wore the heels with a Cult Gaia look.