The Design Museum presents iconic French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, celebrating a career which has pushed the boundaries of high fashion shoe design. This exhibition celebrates Louboutin’s career showcasing twenty years of designs and inspiration, revealing the artistry and theatricality of his shoe design from stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers and bejewelled pumps. Be taken on a magical journey of style, glamour, power, femininity and elegance.

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Booking Information
Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased in advance from Ticketweb (booking fee applies). If the allocation for advanced tickets is sold out on Ticketweb, you can still purchase tickets at the museum on the day.
Last admission 30 minutes before the end of the session.
Morning session: 10am - 1.45pm
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5.45pm
Saturday evening session: 6pm - 9.45pm
Revive Wednesdays 6pm - 9.45pm every Wednesday in June.

Please note: Inside the exhibition the Hologram and the Fetish room contain images of partial nudity which may be unsuitable for some visitors. The Hologram appears every fifteen minutes, and is three minutes in duration. Visitors can bypass the Fetish room by taking a corridor which leads directly into The Atelier. Photography is not allowed, however sketchbooks are encouraged.

Gallery Tour
Sunday 1 July, 1.30pm
30-minute guided tour of the Christian Louboutin show to learn about the exhibition from an expert’s perspective. Please note there is no advance booking and places are limited. FREE with museum entry

Design Overtime - Summer Party
Friday 29 June, 6 - 10pm
Details and booking on the Design Overtime page

Dinner with the Curator
Tuesday 29 May, 6.30pm
Details and booking on the Talks page

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