Red Bottoms was founded by in 1991 by Louboutin himself and today his shoes are instantly recognisable for the signature red sole. Christian Louboutin is one of the most famous shoe designers in history and has had a tremendous impact on the fashion business because he is become almost synonymous with sensuous, luxurious shoes.
The name Pigalle is named after Louboutin’s favourite neighbourhood in Paris.It is characterised by a highly steep arc, pointed toe and needle-sharp heel, and has been hailed as the stiletto pump which brought the design back into fashion from the 1990s.Like all of Louboutin’s shoes, it has a red sole, also referred to as “Sammy red-bottoms”. The specific shade of red is officially registered as Pantone 18-1663 TPX.Christian Louboutin’s first customer was Princess Caroline of Monaco, who complimented his exquisite design and workmanship in front of a journalist. The journalist in turn published her comment, which saw Louboutin’s renown as a shoe-maker soar to great heights.
