Shoes
Brand
Christian Louboutin
(French, founded 1991)
Designer
Christian Louboutin
(born 1963)
Spring 2008
Black leather and cotton zipper tape
Museum purchase
Object number2010.20.1
Christian Louboutin’s provocative, red-soled shoes have established his reputation as one of the premier footwear designers in the world. The return of towering stiletto heels, as well as the use of decorative studs and zipper tape, are among the footwear trends Louboutin helped to popularize.
These shoes were shown with the Rodarte Spring 2008 collection.
DescriptionBlack zipper high heel sandals with ankle strap; cotton zipper tape with silver metal in open criss- cross bands with t-strap variation toe; ankle strap with leather detail and buckle; black leather stiletto heel; platform sole with opened and closed zipper tape detail; red solesExhibitions