Shoes
Brand
Christian Louboutin
(French, founded 1991)
Designer
Christian Louboutin
(born 1963)
Fall 2002
Black pony skin and silver metal
Gift of Christian Louboutin
Object number2005.76.2
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.
DescriptionChina Queen platform shoes; black ponyskin pumps with high platform unit sole covered with silver metal engraved with floral scrollworkExhibitions