Christian Louboutin, once a worker at the Museum of Oceanic Art in France, has gained fame and fortune with his notable shoe creations. As a hobby, Louboutin would draw shoes with compressed buckles and soles. As a teenager, Louboutin spent the majority of his time sketching designs in his school notebooks. Encouraged to become an independent designer, Louboutin began attending parties and dance halls in Paris, offering his shoes to women attendees. Surprisingly, most rejected his offers, claiming to have no money. To gain more constructing experience, Louboutin enrolled in the designing schools of Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. Soon, Louboutin caught the eye of many high-end fashionistas, opening his first boutique in 2007. Christian Louboutin shoes are most prominent for their trademark crimson soles - attracting celebrities such as Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, Mariah Carey, and Kylie Minogue. Louboutin's line is available at most Saks, Nordstrom, Barney's, and Neiman Marcus stores. Full collections are available at Christian Louboutin boutiques.
