Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin (pronounced [kʁis.tjɑ̃ lu.bu.tɛ̃]) (b. 7 January 1963) is a French footwear designer whose footwear has incorporated shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature. Louboutin was born in Paris and grew up in Paris's 12th arrondissement. He was the only son of Roger, an ébénisteand Irene, a homemaker, and he has three sisters. He was expelled from school three times and ran away from home at the age of 12, at which point his indulgent mother allowed him to move out to live at a friend's house. Although Louboutin faced much opposition following his decision to leave school early, he claims that his resolve was strengthened after watching an interview on TV with Sophia Loren in which she introduced her...