The work of Christian Louboutin is a new exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
SOLE DESIRE: the Shoes of Christian Louboutin
March 13 - April 19, 2008
Sole Desire: The Shoes of Christian Louboutin explores the work of this contemporary luxury shoe designer, known for his exquisite and expensive footwear featuring eye-catching red soles. The exhibition will examine Louboutin’s inspirations, which range from gardens to bullfighters to fetish imagery, as well as investigating the explosive popularity of his shoes in today's unprecedented climate of celebrity influence.
Isn't it interesting how I am actually going to be in New York at the end of March?
What I am very excited for is checking out some of his earlier shoes like this pair to the right, crafted in 1994, which looks perfect for high tea. It's called the Pansy Mary Jane, apparently influenced by Louboutin's stint as a landscape designer. And of course, red soles were present even back then.
