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Christian Louboutin is now a billionaire

Christian Louboutin has officially become a billionaire. The French designer's eponymous brand, best known for its iconic red-soled shoes, was valued at 3.2 billion USD by investment firm Exor. As Louboutin owns a 35 percent stake in the company, his net worth is now estimated to be 1.2 billion USD, according to a new Forbes report. Opening his...

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Louboutin portrait as art

Shoe designer Christian Louboutin teamed up with photographer Peter Lippmann for the brand's Fall 2011 lookbook. Art reproductions are made of historical pieces featuring Louboutin’s new collection. The series of images include interpretations of Magdalene and the Flame and a portrait by Jean-Marc Nattier.