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Inside la Maison Christian Louboutin
Step inside la Maison Christian Louboutin, the home of the signature red sole known across the seven seas.
Bring your fantasies and leave your inhibitions at the door, as you dive feet first into a sartorial spectacle, where more is always more.
The man behind the Maison
Christian Louboutin’s career began with a sign—not one from the heavens, but a literal sign posted at the Museum of African and Oceanic Art—forbidding women from wearing stilettos, lest they scratch the parquet flooring. Little did 10-year-old Christian know that he had happened upon the subject of his life’s work.
Raised with his three sisters, the Parisian-born designer has always been intimately aware of the nuances that define the female condition. For Christian Louboutin, every woman is a work of art, a goddess meant to be celebrated, a life source of limitless power that ought to be unleashed. At the age of 16, he began an internship at the famed Folies Bergère, where the self-taught shoemaker began dressing the dancers’ feet with his designs
Soon after, the world became his stage. Christian Louboutin’s sketches caught the eyes of various renowned designers to whom he lent his talents while learning the more technical aspects of his craft. In 1991, the designer embarked on a new adventure that would come to define his legacy: the inauguration of his first Parisian boutique.
And the rest, chéris, is red soled history.
Learn more about the celebrated Parisian designer who changed the course of fashion history one sexy step at a time.
That's so Loubi
"Inspiration could come anytime, anywhere—from architecture, objects,
textiles, dance, or the way someone is moving. It can be anything. If you
keep your eyes wide open, there is inspiration everywhere you look."
Christian Louboutin
Our story began once upon a fabulous time in Paris. While the world of Christian Louboutin is nothing if not international, the City of Lights always beckons him back home. And just like this magical city, every one of his creations exudes a certain je ne sais quoi— a powerful air of seduction that can make two strangers fall in love… if only for one night.
Since he was a young boy, Christian Louboutin has always been insatiably curious about the people and cultures of the world. The storied shoemaker’s travels fuel his creativity, and he has been known to find inspiration in the most far-flung corners of the globe.
At the House of Christian Louboutin, desire is more than a priority, it is a founding principle. With every one of his designs, Christian Louboutin transforms the surrender to temptation into a veritable art. After all, what is the purpose savoir-faire if not to turn fantasies into wearable dreams?
The creative imagination of Christian Louboutin has always been larger than life. His penchant for the flamboyant was cultivated in the baroque world of French cabaret. For him, life is but a grand runway. So why simply walk, when you could saunter, dance, or strut?
Since the beginning, la Maison Christian Louboutin has welcomed all those who dream in fashion. Labels have never interested Christian Louboutin, for whom diversity is a fountain from which endless inspiration springs. With every one of his designs, he seeks to empower individuals from all walks of life to express themselves freely and fully.
Once upon a time in Paris…
1991, The Maison is born
Christian Louboutin begins his own story by opening his first boutique in the Galerie Vérot-Dodat, a neoclassical jewel nestled in the heart of Paris.
1992, The Red sole
Christian paints the soles of his shoes with a nail polish in a vivid red, thus creating the legendary red sole.
1993, New York, New York!
The House expands to New York. Soon, celebrities and the media embrace his creations, turning Louboutins into red-carpet icons.
2003, Accessories in perfect symbiosis
Christian Louboutin unveils his first handbag, a true manifesto of craftsmanship, designed to elevate every moment from day to night in harmony with his shoe collections.
2009, The dawn of a new masculine era
Christian Louboutin and pop star Mika share more than a few affinities, vibrant universes, a love for the stage, and childhoods surrounded by three sisters.
From this encounter is born the men’s collection, an exhilarating new chapter for the House of red sole.
2013, The nude shoe reimagined
To Christian, nude is the essence of skin. He creates a line of shoes in shades that mirror a range of skin tones, a tribute to natural sensuality.
2014, The signature shine of Christian Louboutin Beauty
A bottle of red polish, his signature. Thus begins Christian Louboutin Beauty, an ode to scent, color, and luminous allure.
2020, A return to roots
To tell his story, Christian returns to where it all began: the Palais de la Porte Dorée, with L’Exhibition[niste] an exhibition unveiling his creative universe and key collaborations.
2021, Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Christian Louboutin lance la collection "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" en partenariat avec Idris et Sabrina Elba, afin de soutenir des organisations caritatives œuvrant pour la justice sociale.
2022, The tribes grows
Christian Louboutin announces the launch of collections for the entire family: adults, children, and even pets.
A chance to relive your childhood!
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