How Christian Louboutin Went from Red Shoes to Red Lips

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It was his assistant painting her nails that first gave Christian Louboutin the idea for the red lacquered sole, and the motif has since become one of fashion’s most distinctive symbols of exclusivity. It's, of course, one of the defining features of the patent leather Kate pumps, a sensual, sculptural silhouette with a sharp stiletto heel that perfectly embodies the Maison's aesthetic.

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Made in Italy, Christian Louboutin’s Sandale Du Desert stiletto sandals are handcrafted of silk with self-tie straps at the ankle and a 100mm heel. Silk upper Open toe Self-tie ankle strap closure Leather sole Made in Italy SIZE Stiletto heel, about 4 (100mm) ABOUT THE BRAND In 1991, French designer Christian Louboutin opened his first shoe salon in Paris, debuting stilettos with his signature red-lacquered soles.

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