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We all know the Christian Louboutin’s story and how he came about creating the most iconic fashion shoe in the world. Well the story has come full circle as Christian Louboutin has now launched the first ever nail polish collection. Taking the iconic shoe and recreating a beautiful ombre nail polish bottle. The top of the handle is reminiscent of a heel bottom, but sharp and fierce giving this bottle a vixen feel.
“PARIS — Back in 1992, surveying one design from his third signature footwear collection, Christian Louboutin was dismayed that the actual shoe wasn’t as colorful and compelling as his original sketch, especially underneath.
And so he snatched a jar of nail varnish from an assistant, who howled in protest, and his famous red soles were born.
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