Medium: Black pony skin and silver metal

Date: Fall 2002

Country: France

Credit: Gift of Christian Louboutin

These platforms by Christian Louboutin reference Manchu shoes, which are distinguished by simple, slipper style uppers mounted on a high platform. The Manchus ruled China during the Qing dynasty. Unlike Han Chinese women, Manchu women did not bind their feet.

Object Number: 2005.76.2