Inner Worlds: Christian Louboutin
Recognized worldwide for his iconic red-soled shoes, French designer Christian Louboutin has earned a firm place within the fashion vernacular, generating international fame with his luxury footwear designs, and celebrated for his unparalleled creativity and innovation.
Sculpted with a discerning eye for proportion – and grounded by his inimitable personal stamp – Louboutin’s trademark stilettos have made an indelible mark on fashion, restoring the stiletto’s popularity in the ‘90s and ‘00s, and becoming a symbol of elegance for endless celebrity fans and loyal followers. Since he first opened his store in 1992, and still today, a passion for collaboration has underscored Louboutin’s design practice, recognizing the transformative power of art as a core motivation behind his work and continued legacy.
Visiting creatives in the places that inspire them, this episode of Inner Worlds sees Louboutin welcome Art Basel and director Felipe Sanguinetti into his private residence: a sanctuary nestled in Paris’ first arrondissement. Offering a passage into his innermost thoughts, he details the personal influences that have shaped his style and approach, via the challenges and peaks that have directed his career trajectory.
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