Often reduced to one signature characteristic in footwear design the red-soled shoe, French designer Christian Louboutin ultimately redefined the meaning of the luxury footwear business. In examining the history of accessory and shoe design, these shoes are more than just a status symbol, concept, or trademark/counterfeit disaster, they are legitimate works of art in their own right.
Written by Joshua Croasdale and Paul G Roberts
Voiced by Paul G Roberts
Edited and Produced by Nicholas Cairns
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