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Black square toe shoes with the word LOVE appliqued in tan leather across both shoes
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Black square toe shoes with the word LOVE appliqued in tan leather across both shoes
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Brand (French, founded 1991)
Designer (born 1963)
Fall/Winter 1991-1992
Black suede and tan patent leather
Gift of Christian Louboutin
Object number99.30.6
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.
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
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