Christian Louboutin’s Shoes of Art

Francisco de Zurbaran’s Santa Dorotea carefully holds a fruit platter bearing the new ‘8 Mignon’ strappy sandals (£765) Photo: PETER LIPMANN – Christian Louboutin’s Shoes of Art – Christian Louboutin, the shoe designer to the stars, has given his new shoe collection an Old Master makeover according to an article by Olivia Bergin in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, UK.

Christian Louboutin’s Shoes of ArtTo the fans of his red-soled, leg-lengthening and tiptoe inducing footwear, Christian Louboutin’s shoes symbolise much more than just something pretty to adorn a pair of feet. His creations – which can cost upwards of £2,000 per pair – are considered by some to be works of art, and in recognition of the craftsmanship that goes into producing each shoe, the Parisian designer had chosen to photograph a selection of his autumn/winter 2011 collection in the style of world-famous historical paintings.

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