Everyone knows this shiny, red-lacquered sole. Christian Louboutin has created probably the most desired stilettos in the world. While watching YDE newest collection during Paris Fashion Week, we’re admiring the models flow in 120 millimeters red-bottoms. And as we were in Paris, we decided to do some fashion sightseeing and we visited one of Louboutin ateliers. Have you ever wondered why the sole is actually red? We know.
A pair of classic Louboutin high-heels could cost $4,000. It takes up to a week to be handmade and finished with red lacquer, colour Pantone 18-1663 TPX. The soles have become designers signature more than twenty years ago, but how? By chance.
Christian Louboutin was looking for a perfect finish for his newest collection, something that would made it special. He took a nail polish standing in the office …and painted the sole in red. That was a sign for an upcoming success. From the very beginning, designer was emphasizing the power of red for women. It’s symbolic, like red lipstick, he was saying.
We visited the boutique at 19 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, that is located in stylish, French Galerie du Paggage. It’s also Louboutin’s atelier, where he invites special clients. Maybe the famous Jolie’s heels from “Maleficient” movie were made here?
In 2014 brand entered the beauty market by released a luxury line of nail polish. The Rouge Louboutin colour will remind us of how the Louboutin empire began.
Photos Anna Bojarowicz / Reserved