Which designer created the iconic red-soled shoes of the Christian Louboutin brand?

Christian Louboutin created the iconic red-soled shoes associated with his brand.

Louboutin began painting the soles of shoes red in 1992, using red nail polish when he felt a prototype lacked energy. The bright sole became a signature visual feature of his footwear and was incorporated into the identity of the Christian Louboutin label.

The designer was born in Paris in 1963 and opened his first boutique there in 1991. He had previously worked with established footwear and fashion companies, including Charles Jourdan and Roger Vivier. The red sole is often confused with a general luxury-shoe trend, but its strongest trademark association is with Louboutin. Legal disputes over the color have also made the detail widely known, although the precise protection of a red sole depends on how the mark is used and the relevant jurisdiction.