Christian Louboutin SS27 - Eternal Youth in Paris

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A review of the Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer Women’s 2027 Show

Christian Louboutin’s Eternal Fairytale

written MALCOLM THOMAS

Long inspired by the cabaret, on Friday at the Théâtre du Chatelet Christian Louboutin unveiled a Baz Luhrmann Moulin Rouge-level production of “Eternal Youth”. The name of his theatrical Spring/Summer 2027 show. A cabaret starring Dita Von Teese, who at one point was perched atop the sole of a shoe. La Pigalle, of course, the iconic heel with which Louboutin will be forever known.

Christian Louboutin Women Spring Summer 2027
/ at Théâtre du Châtelet with Dita Von Teese

Christian Louboutin Women Spring Summer 2027
/ at Théâtre du Châtelet with Dita Von Teese

Christian Louboutin Women Spring Summer 2027
/ at Théâtre du Châtelet with Dita Von Teese

Christian Louboutin Women Spring Summer 2027
/ at Théâtre du Châtelet with Dita Von Teese

Built by Bruno de Lavenère, whose C.V. includes the Opening Ceremony at the 2024 Olympics, and featuring a world-class team of creative collaborators including Olivier Balazuc, Mathieu Herzog, Samy Bishai, Natacha Atlas, Josépha Madoki and the Bachana Dance Company, guests were dazzled by music, dance and a kind of vaudeville, old-timey glamour that’s never out of step in Paris. Artistic contributions from John Galliano, Stephen Jones and Mr. Pearl added to the “fairytale of empowerment” (a phrase coined by the house) with Von Teese affecting the visage of Snow White, hair black as ebony, skin pure as snow, lips red as blood, in her own liberated image.

Beginning in the deafening silence of a forgotten world, draped in sadness, Von Teese embarked on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, with enchanting footwear leading the way. Jewel-encrusted Red Shoes that brought endless dance, Seven-League Boots conquered distance, and Hermès' Winged Sandals granted flight. Each carrying the promise of movement, transformation, and freedom. A new way to tell the same story of the Christian Louboutin woman, self-possessed, independent and gloriously resilient.

Christian Louboutin Women Spring Summer 2027
/ at Théâtre du Châtelet with Dita Von Teese

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all images (c) Christian Louboutin Press, photographed by Tanguy Sergheraert

Christian Louboutin - Pop Art Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Campaign

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A Review of the Christian Louboutin Fall/Winter 2026 womenswear campaign

Christian Louboutin Unveils Pop Art Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Campaign

written MALCOLM THOMAS

On Tuesday, Christian Louboutin unveiled its artful take on its Fall/Winter 2026 womenswear collection with a paint and watercolour-streaked campaign, an homage to fine art’s continued influence on the house. Previously inspired by René Magritte, this season a touch of 80’s style seemed to be on Louboutin’s mood board, featuring purples, yellows, greens and reds, splashed across sleek industrial environs to complement the offerings, highlighting above all else the enduring legacy of the Pigalle. Re-fashioned as La Pigalle, the infamous shoe now offers a padded insole for superior support, a deeper red sole and a fresh range of styles, currently available in water snake, python and crystal.  

Other additions include sculptural sandal Rosa Fruit, Einsail On The Feet, offered as both a pump and a mule, featuring lavish details such as leaves, flowers and hand-set crystal snails and the Kate Max Veggie, a pearl, sequin and crystal-embroidered vegetable delight, a direct influence from the vibrancy of Louboutin’s personal garden. Rounding out the new additions are the Plume and Birdie—feather, glittering crystal and stone-embellished footwear inspired by the cabaret.

Other styles of note are the Venus Tulip Baguette, named after the Roman goddess of love. The Tulip Baguette is a limited-edition bag of embossed tulip design, specially crafted by hand. The Bettina Tote was introduced in corn yellow this season; the Eva Shoulder Bag made its return in veau velours empire, and the Sabrina evening clutch, a satin-finished stretch neoprene pouch wristlet, is offered in black and empire, alongside a special edition adorned with feathers and strass.

Cheers to the art of dressing.

The Fall/Winter 2026 Women’s collection is now available in stores.

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Christian Louboutin Unveils Pop Art Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Campaign
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Christian Louboutin Men’s SS 2027 - Jaden Smith Expands the Christian Louboutin Universe

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A Review of Jaden Smith’s Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2027 Menswear Collection

Jaden Smith Expands the Christian Louboutin Universe with his Spring/Summer 2027 Menswear Collection

written MALCOLM THOMAS

As if plucked from the ruins of Pompeii, outside the Palais Brogniart on a white-hot day in Paris, two red foot sculptures stood parallel against the stone steps behind them. A banner was draped in the distance. Outside the entrance of what resembled a Rosetta Stone, a manifesto was written. “You are now entering the ruins of an ancient kingdom. Past these doors, you leave this world and enter the realm of Christian Louboutin Men’s”.

Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027
/ by Jaden Smith

Indeed, Jaden Smith’s sophomore presentation was a cultural smörgåsbord bathed in red light. History’s biggest hits propped shoes and accessories in carved out corners and atop formations. Models navigated a crop circle with a Stonehenge-imitation structure in the background—interacting with guests and each other in passing.

Luka Sabbat at Jaden Smith´s Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027 Afterparty

Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027
/ by Jaden Smith

Brice and Regis Abby at Jaden Smith´s Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027 Afterparty
/ photo Sofia Malamute

​Some pieces from the Christian Louboutin Avant-Première collection made a return, such as the Multipocket Vest and TCT Harness. Smith also expanded on Louboutin’s leather goods offerings with the Nostalgic style family, which includes the Hobo and the Backpack. Some pieces took a turn for the fantastical with The Corteo and the Louis from Louboutin’s Child Like Wonder offerings, inspired by Smith’s childhood paper cut-outs. Yet, the most conceptual symbols that the Jaden Smith x Christian Louboutin era is upon us, were Stone Mason’s Feet made from a single piece of leather and cut into square-shaped toes, and the Claw Slide, an animal claw editorialised as a wearable piece of contemporary sculpture.

Of course, there were a variety of everyday pieces too, a patent-leather gradient evening shoe and a classic weekender being among them. Closing out his collection with an A-list afterparty that included a very fashionable Smith family outing, Jaden Smith is clearly aimed at cementing himself as king in a Christian Louboutin “kingdom” of his own design.

The Spring/Summer 2027 Men’s collection will launch in stores on October 28th, 2026.

Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027
/ by Jaden Smith

Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027
/ by Jaden Smith

Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027
/ by Jaden Smith

Asake at Jaden Smith´s Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027 Afterparty
/ photo Sofia Malamute

Christian Louboutin Men Spring Summer 2027
/ by Jaden Smith

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