Inner Worlds | Christian Louboutin


The legendary French designer opens his Parisian home to discuss his relationship with objects and inspiration

The ‘Inner Worlds’ film series visits creatives in the places that inspire them

French designer Christian Louboutin has achieved global fame for his luxury creations, and is widely celebrated for his unparalleled creativity and innovation. His iconic red-soled shoes have not only conquered the global fashion scene but also become a symbol of elegance. Pop icons such as Taylor Swift, actress Zendaya, Barbie director Greta Gerwig, and singer Ariana Grande are among the many stars who have donned Louboutin’s creations.

In this episode of ‘Inner Worlds’, Louboutin welcomes Art Basel into his private residence, his sanctuary nestled in Paris’s first arrondissement. We discover his innermost thoughts, the influences that have shaped his style, and the challenges that have marked his career. ‘When I draw, I have things in mind that I transcribe. And then, little by little, it starts to flow, and at that point I may move onto the idea,’ he says.
‘My job is to design shoes and then make them come to life,’ says Louboutin whose passion for collaboration and the transformative power of art lies at the heart of his work. ‘It always makes me happy when I have a project that is shared. I create something and then people appropriate it, adapt it, and make it their own,’ he adds.

Le légendaire créateur français ouvre les portes de son domicile parisien pour discuter de sa relation avec les objets et ses sources d’inspiration

La série « Inner Worlds » rend visite à des créatif·ive·s dans les lieux qui les inspirent

Le créateur de mode français Christian Louboutin jouit d’une renommée mondiale et est largement célébré pour sa créativité et son innovation inégalées. Ses chaussures emblématiques à semelles rouges ont non seulement conquis la scène de la mode internationale, mais sont également devenues un symbole d’élégance. L’icône pop Taylor Swift, l’actrice Zendaya, la réalisatrice Greta Gerwig et la chanteuse Ariana Grande font partie des nombreuses stars qui ont porté les créations de Louboutin.

Dans cet épisode d’« Inner Worlds », Christian Louboutin accueille Art Basel à son domicile, dans le premier arrondissement de Paris. Il nous livre ses pensées, les influences qui ont façonné son style et les défis qui ont marqué sa carrière. « Quand je dessine, j’ai des choses en tête que je transcris. Puis, petit à petit, cela commence à couler, et à ce moment-là, je peux passer à l’idée », dit-il.

« Mon travail est de concevoir des chaussures et de leur donner vie », explique Christian Louboutin, dont la passion pour la collaboration et le pouvoir transformateur de l’art est au cœur de son métier. « Cela me rend toujours heureux quand j’ai un projet qui est partagé. Je crée quelque chose, puis les gens se l’approprient, l’adaptent et la font leur », ajoute-t-il.

Director: Felipe Sanguinetti
Director of photography: Sebastian Cantillo
Editor: Eric Bernardo Fernandez
Camera assist: Katja Stuckrat, Loup Lebreton
Sound: Antoine Chevalley
Colour grade: Nick Dalby
Music composition: Benj Giddings, Jonny Bee
Sound design & mix: Benj Giddings
Hair & Makeup artist for Christian Louboutin: Daly Mildrede

Nowness
Creative Director: Bunny Kinney
Managing Director: Gaving Humphries
Commissioning Director: Katie Metcalfe
Producer: Noor Miah
Junior Video Editor: Daniel Tsao

Art Basel
Executive Editor: Coline Milliard
Senior Editor, France: Patrick Steffen
Video Commissioner: Jeanne-Salomé Rochat
Creative Producer: Akiel Gallina
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