Designer Spotlight: Step into Louboutin world

The sole of your shoe takes the most hits while you are wearing it. So who knew that the sole of your shoe could say so much? It seems pretty weird that something at the bottom of the shoe could make such a statement. But today, you can tell the status of a woman by the sole of her shoes.

Christian Louboutin, who started designing shoes and handbags in France in 1991, came upon the red sole idea kind of by mistake. While he is one of the pioneers credited for bringing back the high stiletto heel is the 1990s and the 2000s, he wanted to do something different. He felt that his shoes lacked a unique style or statement. He needed something to set him a part. As an experiment, he decided to paint the soles with red nail polish. And the red bottoms were born.

The designer trademarked the red sole in 2007, and every singer, actor, fashion icon, or anyone with any type of celebrity status or funds have been wearing the red soles. Besides the red soles, the designer is also known for heels that measure 4.72 inches or higher. He has a few lower heels and wedges, but the stilettos are his signature. Not only does he garnish his shoes with a red sole, but he also likes to add small decorative touches like ribbons and bows, feathers, and patent leather. Those small touches make such a huge impact on the design of the shoe.

Everywhere you turn these days see a pair of red bottoms, but beware, all of them are not actual Loubies. There are many imitators that carry the red sole, but there can only be one Christian Louboutin. The French designer has been around many years and will be around for many more. If you are a shoe maven, then you may want to save up for at least one pair of red soles. Not sure where this is posted, but it reads, “Every woman should have a pair of red bottoms.” If that is true indeed, then ladies get your wallets ready.

Louboutins start at about $500. You can find a few pair for less or on sale online, but really check out the site first. If you see a pair of Loubies for $75, then likely they are not real. Don’t buy the fake; just get a pair of really nice Nine West or Bebe heels. Never settle for the fake, just buy an original shoe that is just as nice and more in your price range. However, save your money and strive to get those red soles. That’s not to say that if you do not have a pair of Loubies, that you are not a fashionista, but a red sole says something about your soul.

Do you have a pair of Loubies? Comment below and let me know about the shoes that you do have or the ones that you plan to get.

Check out his collection at www.christianlouboutin.com or www.shopstyle.com

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