Christian Louboutin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Christian Louboutin
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth	Jan 7, 1963(1963-01-07)
Age	61
Birthplace	Paris
Country	France
Horoscope	Capricorn

Christian Louboutin Biography

Christian Louboutin is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on January 7, 1963 in Paris, France. French fashion designer, best famous for his distinctive red-soled shoes. The shoe designs alone can generate up to $300,000,000 in revenue annually. The brand has also expanded to include cosmetics and bags.

He had filed a lawsuit against Yves Saint Laurent’s shoe business after filing a claim of trademark infringement.

Christian Louboutin (French: [kʁis.tjɑ̃ lu.bu.tɛ̃] ; born 7 January 1963) is a French fashion designer whose high-end stiletto footwear incorporates shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature. Initially a freelance designer for fashion houses, he started his own shoe salon in Paris, with his shoes finding favor with celebrity clientele. He has partnered with other organizations for creative projects including limited edition pieces, gallery exhibits, and a custom bar. His company has since branched out into men’s footwear, handbags, fragrances and makeup.

His little formal training included drawing and the decorative arts at the Académie d’Art Roederer. Louboutin says his fascination with shoes began in 1976, when he visited the Musée national des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie on the avenue Daumesnil. It was there that he saw a sign from Africa forbidding women wearing sharp stilettos from entering a building for fear of damage to the extensive wood flooring. This image stayed in his mind, and he later used this idea in his designs. “I wanted to defy that,” Louboutin said. “I wanted to create something that broke rules and made women feel confident and empowered.”

He was raised with three siblings in France.

Christian Louboutin Net Worth

Christian Louboutin is one of the richest Entrepreneur from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christian Louboutin 's net worth $85 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began to be interested in shoes at the age of 13 when he visited his first museum, the Musee national des Arts d’Afrique de D’Oceanie.

He seldom provided shoes to customers. Instead he provided discounts for his most expensive clients such as the author He rarely gave shoes to clients. Instead, he offered discounts to his most high-end clients, including author Danielle Steel who once purchased 80 shoes during a single visit. who bought 80 pairs of shoes in one visit.

Christian Louboutin’s red-bottom colour code is Pantone 18-1663 TPX.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Christian Louboutin Dating?

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With funds from two backers, he opened a Paris shoe salon in 1991 with Princess Caroline of Monaco as his first customer. She complimented the store one day when a fashion journalist was present, and the journalist’s subsequent publication of Princess’ comments helped greatly to increase Louboutin’s renown. Clients such as Diane von Fürstenberg and Catherine Deneuve followed. Later, those interested in his stiletto heels have included Christina Aguilera, Shirley Coates, Joan Collins, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Tina Turner, Marion Cotillard, Nicki Minaj, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Blake Lively. Sarah Jessica Parker wore a pair of shoes by Louboutin for her wedding. Britney Spears wears a pair of high-heeled Louboutins in her music video “If U Seek Amy” that were not available for sale until a month after the video was released.

Facts & Trivia

Christian Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Christian Louboutin celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.

Landscape architect Louis Benech has been his partner since 1997. Louboutin and his partner spend time between their homes in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, a fisherman’s cottage in Lisbon, Portugal, a house in Melides, Portugal, a house in Comporta, Portugal, a palace in Aleppo, a houseboat on the Nile christened Dahabibi-my love boat, and a house in Luxor. The Luxor domicile is a former craftsman’s workshop, made of earthen bricks, to which he has added an additional floor and a rooftop belvedere. Additionally, he shares a 13th-century castle in the Vendée with his business partner Bruno Chamberlain.

What makes Christian Louboutins so expensive?

Even in the elite fashion industry, Louboutins are known to be on the pricier end of the spectrum. The reason behind the steep expenditure is simple: producing premium merchandise is costly.

Is Christian Louboutin the same as Louis Vuitton?

So are Louis Vuitton and Christian Louboutin the same brand? Well, these are two different brands with different areas of specialty. While they share several similarities, they also have distinctive differences. For example, both are French fashion houses.

What is so special about red bottoms?

Christian Louboutin found a way to make his shoes more visible by adding his signature red color to the soles. This not only makes the shoes look more fashionable, but it makes them more memorable. And as Jonah Berger says, because of this feature, they end up advertising themselves.

How much do Louboutins cost?

The signature Louboutin pumps start at $695, the most expensive pair nearly $6,000.

How long do Louboutins last?

While the red sole makes the statement, the real value of investing in designer heels is they last forever. Sure, you could easily snag a black pump for less than $100, but you may find yourself replacing these every year as wear and tear sets in.