PICTURE THIS
Christian Louboutin: the Exhibitionist
Text by Eric Reinhardt, photography by Jean-Vincent Simonet (Rizzoli £50)
In this opulent book, Christian Louboutin details his eclectic sources of inspiration, ranging from Cher to Japanese pipes.
He tells of one of the first shoes he designed, made with beautiful pink crepe — but something was missing.
Louboutin took his assistant’s red nail polish and painted the soles and — voila! — the iconic design was born.
The enviable footwear, such as these gorgeous leopard-print sandals (pictured), will make you long for the days when shoes meant more than just your slippers …
Christian Louboutin: the Exhibitionist Text by Eric Reinhardt, photography by Jean-Vincent Simonet (Rizzoli £50)