The red sole makes these shoes the most recognizable in the world. The color of the "red carpet" on their soles causes sexual desire and makes you immediately get a credit card.
What are labutenes?
These are shoes created by the famous shoe designer,who once painted a nondescript sole with red nail polish. This made them a true symbol of sexuality and femininity. Rumor has it that once a rich client, a Labuten fan, ordered a pair of shoes with a ruby sole. The process of creation was not easy, but the designer, who loves all the glamor, could not refuse her. To deliver shoes to Hong Kong, he first made a sole from cubic zirconias, and inserted rubies only after they were sent to the client.
How did the idea come about?
The story of creating a red sole is interesting.Louboutin, inspired by the paintings of Andy Warhol, wanted to create shoes with a cartoon print. The first models sent to him for testing were similar to Warhol’s sketches, but it seemed to the designer that something was missing. Interestingly, he would be lucky if it were not for his assistant, who at that moment was painting her nails. He grabbed the nail polish, painted the sole of one of the pairs with it - and so went down in history. His multi-million dollar business has found support with a bottle of red nail polish. But tall heels are more than just a fashion accessory. Labutenes are shoes that are constantly evolving and are a symbol of sexuality, making their mistresses unique.
How did it all begin?
Twelve-year-old Christian Louboutin first sawstilettos in the museum. He drew attention to the sign, which indicated that it was forbidden to wear such shoes in this building, but was fascinated by the ladies' legs in elegant shoes. And he began to draw sketches in a notebook. Labuten was not exactly an exemplary student. After graduating from school, he moved at sixteen and began living by chance earnings, sewing sequins on costumes in a famous cabaret, and was delighted with the glitter and glamor. Burlesque and cabaret became his great inspiration, as he himself said. This explains the sexuality of his shoes. He studied with the legendary French designer Charles Jourdain, and honed his skills as a shoemaker for many years.
Popularity is growing ...
Soon he began creating projects forown store in Paris, where in the early nineties and introduced stilettos. His shoes have a lot of fans: Princess of Monaco, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Beckham ... Labutenes in the photo can be seen in almost every celebrity. Business is booming, and in the stiletto heels created by the master flaunts the whole world. They inspired designers in other areas and they began to create varnishes, lipstick of a similar color and accessories.
Красная подошва - это знак качества.Shoes can be studded with rhinestones or hung with gold pendants, but this sole color remains the same. Perhaps the stiletto shoes are not the most comfortable, but still the empire of Louboutin continues to grow exponentially and more than 1,000,000 pairs of shoes are sold annually in its 93 stores. And red is more than just a marketing ploy that makes his creations recognizable. It is a fantasy, a promise of passion, elegance. Some of the best materials from only proven tanneries in the world are supplied to its factories in Naples; they are selected and manually inspected by experienced craftsmen.
Beauty or convenience?
High heels - it's beautiful, but as he saysChristian Louboutin, he first thinks about beauty and only then about convenience. But despite this, his shoes are sewn on the pads, created by the master himself. Many owners say that it is convenient to move in them, that they correctly fit the leg and make you feel comfortable. Of course, in the current realities, any business is difficult to survive. This is also indicated by Christian Louboutin. Asian factories and factories have taken part of the market, a large number of fakes are being produced, the price of material is growing so much that the cost of production doubles every year. But while he is one of the best and most popular manufacturers of shoes, he keeps his own course. Convenience has never been a priority, and Christian Louboutin himself says that it is not his job to create something convenient and comfortable. He is trying to keep his heels as high as possible, and design, beauty and sexuality remain his priorities.
Of the hundreds of projects that he created (and he hasthere are also models of ballet shoes, and men's sneakers), Louboutin still considers the best classic pumps on heels to be the best. Now the designer has almost a thousand employees, and the business is worth $ 85 million. It all began with such a simple thing as a bright red lacquered sole.
How to distinguish genuine labutenes from fakes?
При покупке подержанных дизайнерских туфель indecision is understandable. How to understand that they are not real? Fakes are everywhere, and if this is the first purchase of expensive shoes, it is quite difficult to notice the difference. When laputen shoes fall into your hands, take a minute to examine them carefully. Here are some key factors to look out for.
- The seams at the beautiful labutenov are neat, the stitches are small, both outside and inside the shoe. If the seams are uneven, and it is clear that they begin to tear, then this is not the original.
- Pay attention to the heel attachment to the heel. Attachment must be at least five centimeters. This will give you stability and durability.
- Putting shoes on a flat surface, pay attention to the sole completely in contact with the surface. The sole of the fakes often looks wavy.
- Look at them.If the rubbing is too strong and the red layer comes off easily, then you have a fake. Another key factor that distinguishes real Labutenia is embossing on the insole of the heel and on the arch of the sole. If stamping is, then it should be clear and smooth, and not smeared around the edges.
- And finally, shoe size. It will always be displayed as fractions (for example, 381/ 2), not comma-separated (38.5).
And what do happy owners think?
Not all women are fully admired.Labutenes. Brand reviews are mixed. In some reviews you can find information that the red bottom is very quickly erased. Even the fact that the company repaints original shoes for free does not satisfy some consumers. It also indicates that it is almost impossible to wear them in bad weather. Under the influence of rain or snow shoes instantly become useless. Another negative point that consumers are paying attention to is the outer side of the heel, which quickly wipes and starts to scratch. And this contributes to the appearance of corns on the heels.
But not all reviews of labuthenes are so critical.Many of their owners indicate that the shoes are simple, but elegant, stylish and luxurious. The stud provides a great view. But, unfortunately, it will not be possible to walk in them all evening. Despite the external beauty, shoes are often very uncomfortable to wear.
What models are especially popular?
The most demanded model among customers isPigalle Labutenes. They have the appearance of classic shoes, which are made from simple smooth black leather, as well as from other materials, have a rich palette of colors. Heel is available in three versions - 8, 10 and 12 centimeters. Most often bought for everyday wear shoes on the 8-centimeter heels, as they are more comfortable to wear and more stable. Labutans of this model in black and beige color can sometimes not be found in stores - so they quickly buy them.
The second most popular model is So, Kate. As their owners say, these shoes have the most sexy and elegant silhouette, which gives the legs even greater slimness.
Лабутены - это стиль.Yes, they have certain problems in wearing, which require frequent replacement of naboek or tinting of the sole, pain in the legs, but does this stop women who want to be beautiful and sophisticated? Of course not.
