Lust: The History of Louboutin

What better way to celebrate the day of which single people do not speak and start off Shoeper’s Shoe Challenge than with a history of the most famous of red soles?

Here, 10 facts about the easiest way to a woman’s heart:

1. Louboutin opened his first store in Paris in 1992.
2. Red soles date back to Louis XIV, who wore them to attract attention while dancing.
3. Louboutin was born in Paris in 1963.
4. Before launching his own line, Louboutin worked with Chanel, YSL, and Maud Frizon.
5. The very first pair of Louboutin red soles were painted with nail polish.
6. A 12 year old Louboutin used to sneak out of school to watch the Paris showgirls perform.
7. Louboutin’s red soles have inspired the Louboutin manicure and Louboutin Barbie (now that bitch really DOES have everything!)
8. J.Lo. has a song dedicated to Louboutins.
9. At 16, Louboutin left school to become an apprentice shoe maker.
10. Every Louboutin boutique was designed by Louboutin himself.

Happy Singles’ Appreciation Day!