When did Louis Vuitton red bottoms come out?

When did Louis Vuitton red bottoms come out?

After founding his own company in 1991, the designer opened his first store in Paris in 1992 in which his iconic Italian hand-crafted red bottoms were very quickly welcomed by Hollywood actresses and Parisian fashion icons.

Who had the first red bottom shoes?

One of his assistants was painting her nails at the time. Louboutin grabbed her red nail varnish and painted the soles with it. The rest is history.

What is the story behind the red bottom shoes?

When he set out with the goal of making a pair of shoes inspired by Andy Warhol’s “Flowers,” his prototype turned out more bland than anticipated. So, thanks to an assistant sitting nearby painting her nails red, Christian had the idea at the moment to paint the bottom of the shoe red.

Why do Louboutins cost so much?

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.

Are Louboutins a good investment?

The short answer: yes. I got my first pair of Christian Louboutin heels as a sorority rush surprise from my mom over 10 years ago, and I still wear them to this day! While the red sole makes the statement, the real value of investing in designer heels is they last forever.

Are Louboutins the only shoes with red soles?

In September 2012, the court finally ruled that Louboutin retains the exclusive right to use the color red on the bottom of its shoes whenever the outer portion of the shoe is any color besides red, while Yves Saint Laurent can continue to sell its shoes with red soles as long as the whole shoe is red.