Christian Louboutin

Louboutin was born and raised in Paris’s 12th arrondissement. He was the only son of Roger, a cabinet-maker, and Irene, a homemaker; both of his parents were French, from Brittany and Picardy, respectively. Louboutin has three sisters. Christian Louboutin cites his two older sisters and Bambi, as his inspiration in life during an interview with Vogue magazine. He once said “if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be here”. He attended the Maximilien Berlitz School, but showed no interest in his studies and left high school when he was 16. Christian Louboutin began sketching shoes in his early teens, inspired by a visit to the Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie on the avenue Daumesnil. He later took some classes at Studio Berçot, but he did not complete his course. Christian Louboutin explained in an interview with The New York Times: “I wanted to be a player, but I became a shoemaker instead.”

Where are Christian Louboutin shoes made?

The Christian Louboutin shoes are made in Italy. In 1992, Christian Louboutin designed his first collection of women’s shoes. He debuted with a line of hand-crafted footwear sold in Paris boutiques. The following year, Christian Louboutin opened a shop on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. Christian Louboutin also sells boots, flats, sneakers, and other footwear for men. In 2011, Christian Louboutin launched a line of luxury goods including handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses.

What is Christian Louboutin’s red sole?

In 1993, Christian Louboutin created his signature red sole. He initially used it for a line of high-end women’s shoes. The Christian Louboutin red sole has become synonymous with luxury and wealth. Christian Louboutin has said that the inspiration for the red sole came from a visit to the Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie. Christian Louboutin has used the color red for soles on all of his subsequent designs.

How much are Christian Louboutin shoes?

The Christian Louboutin shoes range in price from €595 to €4000. Christian Louboutin also sells a variety of other luxury goods including handbags, small leather goods, belts, and sunglasses.