Christian Louboutin
Shoes
Christian Louboutin is for a pointed or strappy shoe that plays a visible part in dressing up, with the red sole appearing as you move.
Why buy it
The design appeal includes the line of the shoe and its recognisable sole; it has practical value only at a height and fit you can wear.
Signature creations
Kate
A pointed pump offers a clear introduction to the house's shoe line.
Loubi Queen
Slender straps create a more explicitly dress-oriented alternative.
Brand story
Christian Louboutin offers heels, flats and men's shoes. Red soles and varied shoe shapes form its fashion identity, with Kate and Loubi Queen providing different dress-shoe directions.
Before you buy
A heel you cannot walk in will dominate the experience; the sole is not visible in every pose or photograph.