Walking Art: How Christian Louboutin Redefines Shoe Design as Masterpieces

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Christian Louboutin’s shoes are worthy of being considered as works of art.

The designer’s excellent craftsmanship, limitless imagination, and creative genius have led to the creation of some of the most beautiful shoes ever produced in the competitive world of shoe design.

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014 Advertising Campaign

Devoted fans of the brand include A-list stars and bona fide style icons, such as Naomie Harris, Dita Von Teese, Anna Kendrick, Emmy Rossum, Kerry Washington, Charlize Theron, Zoe Saldana, and Emma Watson.

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014 Advertising Campaign

For its Spring/Summer 2014 advertising campaign, the luxury shoe label enlisted the help of artist and photographer Peter Lippmann to create a visual representation of its latest collection.

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014 Advertising Campaign

Christian Louboutin’s spectacular designs were integrated into still-life paintings of flowers by masters of impressionism, such as Vincent van Gogh, Jan Brueghel the Younger, Claude Monet, Henri Fantin-Latour, and Jan Brueghel the Elder.

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014 Advertising Campaign

The result is a beautiful series of photographs which perfectly capture the essence of the season and the whimsical theme of the collection.

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014 Advertising CampaignChristian Louboutin’s “Flowers” series for its spring/summer 2014 advertising campaign inspired by masterpieces of impressionist painters and photographed by Peter Lippmann (Credit: Peter Lippmann / Christian Louboutin)

A sneak peek at the shoes from Christian Louboutin’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection:

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014

Christian Louboutin "Martha" Sandal

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2014

Christian Louboutin "So Kate" Decollete Python Pump

Be sure to check out the rest of Christian Louboutin’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection!