Christian Louboutin Unveils a Sartorial Fantasy at Paris Men’s Fashion Week
- Nada Armanious
For this season’s Paris Men’s Fashion Week, Christian Louboutin unveiled its new Sartorial line with a captivating, multi-sensory experience at the legendary Hôtel de Crillon. The iconic venue was transformed into a series of immersive rooms where guests stepped into the heart of the House’s craftsmanship, creativity, and timeless elegance.
From live artisan demonstrations to contemporary dance performances and bespoke installations, the experience celebrated Louboutin’s deep-rooted dedication to savoir-faire. Each room was brought to life with custom-built display cases and scenography that merged historic grandeur with modern sophistication.
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In the Salon des Batailles, guests witnessed artisans in action as they demonstrated three of the House’s key techniques. Two of these, le patine and le glaçage, were performed on shoes from the new Chambeliss line, showcasing expert color treatments and high-shine finishes. The third technique, embroidery, took center stage with the limited-edition Farfajour and Farfanuit shoes, designed in collaboration with the renowned Parisian atelier Maison Lesage. Each of these statement pairs features a beautifully hand-embroidered butterfly crafted from four delicate layers of organza, embellished with metallic threads, sequins, glass beads, and rhinestones.
Moving into the Salon des Aigles, the presentation evolved into a visual performance, with four dancers portraying a day in the life of a modern dandy. Each performer wore a standout piece from the new collection, including the equestrian-inspired Lord Chamb boots, the O Louvre moccasin adorned with a moiré grosgrain fabric banner, and the dazzling Circus Booty Perla. A glamorous reimagining of an archival design, this boot mixes fine leathers and suede, intricately embellished with 10,000 rhinestones and pearls that echo the playful elegance of a harlequin’s collar. Completing the look was the Farfaman, featuring the very embroidery techniques demonstrated in the previous salon. Also in this room, vitrines titled L’Élaté showcased deconstructed views of the Farfaman and Farfarock shoes, allowing guests to appreciate the intricate detailing layer by layer.
The journey concluded in the Salon Marie-Antoinette — a room once said to host the queen’s piano lessons, where the Chambeliss line took the spotlight. Displayed on a billiard-inspired table, styles included the Chambeliss Derby, Chambelimoc, Chambelimonk, Chambelimonk Boot, Chambeliboot, Lord Chamb, and the sparkling Chambeliss Night Strass and Chambelimoc Night Strass editions.
Though rooted in classic menswear silhouettes, each design bears a signature Christian Louboutin twist: a distinctive metal pin across the vamp that subtly nods to men’s jewelry. This detail draws inspiration from vintage collar pins, traditional tailoring accessories now reimagined as the Chambelink pin. These elegant accents were paired with matching shirt collars, creating a poetic link between fashion and formality. Some editions featured the Chambelink Strass, a refined accessory introduced last year and hand-set with 200 rhinestones, available in silver, gold, rose gold, and black.