Christian Louboutin : l’exhibition(niste)
As an invitation to dive into the teeming universe of Christian Louboutin, this exhibition explores all the facets of an inspiration with multiple references, in a place dear to the creator where his vocation was born.
Born in Paris in the 12th arrondissement, Christian Louboutin was fascinated as a teenager by the architectural beauty and the ornamental richness of the Palais de la Porte Dorée, which developed his love for the applied arts very early on. It is there, in this masterpiece of Art Deco, that the young Christian Louboutin is seized by a sign prohibiting the wearing of stilettos. He later inspired the iconic "Pigalle" shoe, which will be reinvented over the seasons.
The exhibition reveals the inspirations and the creative process of Christian Louboutin, and showcases the creator's vision through some of the most precious works from his personal collection as well as loans from public collections.