CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalace 100 Dentelle Nuage Crepe pointy bridal heels EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pigalace 100 Dentelle Nuage Crepe ivory satin lace pointy bridal heels EU37.5 Reference: MELK/A00259 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Pigalace 100 Dentelle Nuage...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Toufrou 100 Bridal frayed organza bow leather pumps EU37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Toufrou 100 Bridal nude frayed organza bow leather pumps EU37 Reference: MELK/A00282 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Toufrou 100 Material: Leather, Fabric Color...
$384Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies 100 clear mesh silver strass bridal pump EU35.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies 100 clear mesh silver strass bridal pump EU35.5 Reference: GEGG/A00216 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Follies 100 Material: Mesh, Leather Color: Nude, ...
$588Sale Price|30% Off
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40 Reference: TGAS/A04409 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Degrastrass 100 Material: PVC Color: Silver Patt...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN off white satin pearl embellished bridal pumps EU35.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN off white satin pearl embellished bridal pumps EU35.5 Reference: GEGG/A00205 Brand: Christian Louboutin Material: Satin Color: Cream, Multicolour Pattern: Solid C...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass crystal mesh pearl bridal pumps EU41
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass crystal mesh pearl bridal pumps EU41 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: Follies Strass Material: Pate...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Delikattissima 100 nude lace bow bridal pump EU38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Delikattissima 100 nude lace bow bridal pump EU38 Reference: TGAS/B00664 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model: Delikatissima 100...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass red crystal glitter bridal heels EU41
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass red crystal glitter bridal heels EU41 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 100. Fuschia pink metallic fabric covered heel. Sheer mesh upper. Gra...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 white leather crystal bridal pump EU38
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 white leather crystal bridal pump EU38 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: Degrastrass 100 Material: ...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 white glitter pointy bridal pigalle EU39
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 white glitter pointy bridal pigalle EU39 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: So Kate 120 Material: Leathe...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 white glitter pointy bridal pigalle EU40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 white glitter pointy bridal pigalle EU40 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: So Kate 120 Material: Leathe...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: Degrastrass 100 Material...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 white glitter pointy bridal pigalle EU37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN So Kate 120 white glitter pointy bridal pigalle EU37 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: So Kate 120 Material: Leathe...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Lady Lynch 120 Strass Crystal bridal heels pump EU38.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Lady Lynch 120 Strass Crystal bridal heels pump EU38.5 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model Name / Style: Lady Lynch 120 Material: S...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dalida white patent point heel wavy heel bridal pump EU37.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dalida white patent point heel wavy heel bridal pump EU37.5 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Dalida 100. White patent leather. Scalloped topline. Tonal stitching. Wavy heel. ...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40 Reference: TGAS/A04409 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model: Degrastras...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 70 nude mesh crystal gold bridal heel EU34
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 70 nude mesh crystal gold bridal heel EU34 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 70. Fine gold glitter leather covered heel. Sheer nude mesh upper. ...
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 70 nude mesh crystal gold bridal heel EU34
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 70 nude mesh crystal gold bridal heel EU34 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Follies Strass 70. Fine gold glitter leather covered heel. Sheer nude mesh upper. G...
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Degrastrass 100 clear PVC silver strass bridal pump EU40 Reference: TGAS/A04409 Brand: Christian Louboutin Model: Degrastrass 100 Material: PVC Color: Silver ...
CHRISTIA LOUBOUTIN Top Vogue white strass crystal bridal pump EU37
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIA LOUBOUTIN Top Vogue white strass crystal bridal pump EU37 Reference: TGAS/B01137 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model: Top Vague strass pump M...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Christian Dior, Rochas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
Vintage NWT Valentino FW Runway 2006 Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US 6
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Vintage Valentino Sheer Side Silk Embellished Dress Gown US size - 6 F/W Runway 2006 This is a stunning Valentino and it is almost shocking when you realize how deep that side pa...
Prada Early 00's Strawberry Cocco leather sandals
By Prada
Located in Milano, IT
- Prada - Early 2000s Collection - Strawberry red crocodile-embossed leather sandals - Cross-strap open-toe design - Slim ankle strap with a gold-tone adjustable buckle - Contrasting...
Navy blue leather, suede and rope high heel sandals John Galliano for Dior
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue leather, suede and rope high heel sandals. The rope wraps around the ankle and ties. Heel hight = 12 cm Plateform = 3,5 cm SHOE SIZE = 37 John Galliano for Dior aera ( 19...
Gucci Off White Silk Shirtwaist Maxi Dress with Tie Belt
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk maxi shirtwaist style maxi dress from Gucci. It has a notched collar, 4 front flap patch pockets (2 chest, 2 hip) and a matching tie belt. There are Guc...
$28,656
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
Gucci 2003 Wedding Ivory Corset Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Gucci 2003 Wedding Corset Dress by Tom Ford. Crafted from luxurious silk, this trained evening gown features exquisite appliquéd ribbons on the bodice, a central hook closure, and fo...
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39
New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Ad Runway Fur and Suede Platform Boots Booties Sz 39
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Fur Boots by Karl Lagerfeld Brand New * Euro: 39 * Stunning Beaver Fur Lines the Front and the Inside of the Boots * Soft Taupe Nubuck Leather * Zips up the Back * 1.25" Front ...
New With Box Gucci Runway Leather Horsebit Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning Strappy Classic Gucci * Size U.S. 10 * 4" Heel * "Gucci" on Buckles * Gold Horsebit Detail at Heel back * Adjustable Straps * Gorgeous Burnt...
New Celine Patent Leather Brown Platform Heels Sz 39
By Celine
Located in Conroe, TX
Celine Platform Heels Brand New * Stunning in Brown Patent Leather * Contrast Stitching Throughout * Size: 39 * Gunmetal Hardware reads Celine * Leather Insole * Adjustable Ankle St...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
The iconic red-soled shoes by Christian Louboutin (b. 1963) have made it onto almost every red carpet since the French designer opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. His fantastical heels have gained attention and praise for their provocative heights and arching shapes, leading the designer to be nicknamed the “King of Stilettos.”
Since childhood, Louboutin was artistic; he began sketching shoes at the age of 10 and later studied drawing at the Académie d’Art Roederer. However, it was the regular visits to the Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie, then in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, that inspired his interest in women’s shoes.
Growing up in the Paris neighborhood of the museum, he regularly spent weekends there and became fascinated by a sign asking women not to wear heels on account of the antique wooden floors. The severe arch of the heel on the sign and the violent red slash through it inspired him to think about shoes as something that could be dangerous and powerful in their allure. As he has said, “I wanted to create something that broke rules and made women feel confident and empowered.”
Breaking rules came naturally to Louboutin, who dropped out of school at the age of 16 and traveled to Egypt and India. When he returned to Paris in 1981, he had his mind set on shoe design and was hired by French fashion designer Charles Jourdan whose women’s shoe designs had been popular amongst the Paris elite since 1919. Louboutin later worked as a freelancer for such fashion houses as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Roger Vivier.
When he went out on his own and opened his first boutique in the Galerie Véro-Dodat covered passage, Princess Caroline of Monaco became his first famous client. The now-revered red sole emerged with his third collection, when Louboutin noticed an assistant painting her nails bright red. He tried applying the polish to a sole and was enamored with the results. Soon, his glossy, red-bottomed heels were all the rage in the fashion world.
Today, Louboutin sells his wares in department stores and over 50 Louboutin boutiques across the world. Beyond shoes, he has also expanded into accessories, beauty lines and handbags, launching the Passage collection of bags in 2014, inspired by the location of his first boutique.
Conceptual pieces like his 2007 “Pumps,” now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, have taken his stilettos to the extreme with a ballet-like en pointe silhouette balanced on a spiked heel. Louboutin is a go-to designer for celebrities, including Blake Lively, Mariah Carey, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez (who has a song about the famed shoes), among hundreds of others. In February 2020, a retrospective of his career opened in the Palais de la Porte Dorée where it all began.
Find vintage Christian Louboutin shoes, sneakers, handbags and other items on 1stDibs.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.