Object: Shoes
Brand:
Christian Louboutin
(French, founded 1991)
Designer:
Christian Louboutin
(born 1963)
Date: Fall/Winter 1991-1992
Medium: Black suede and tan patent leather
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Christian Louboutin
Object number: 99.30.6
DescriptionBlack suede love flats; squared point toe, shaped topline with letters LOVE appliquéd in camel patent leather across both shoes, split O forming two halves of a heart
Label Text:The Love flat -- one of Louboutin’s earliest designs -- was created with Princess Diana in mind. After seeing a photo of Diana sadly looking down at her feet, Louboutin thought that if she were looking down at these shoes, she might smile instead.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Sole Desire: The Shoes of Christian Louboutin
- Shoes: Anatomy, Identity, Magic