Loulou de La Falaise: The Aristocratic Rebel Shaping Fashion History

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Loulou de La Falaise was a fashion muse and designer of fashion, accessories, and jewelry. The daughter of an Anglo-Irish fashion model and a French marquis, she inspired some of Saint Laurent’s most iconic designs.

Called “the quintessential Rive Gauche haute bohémienne” by author Judith Thurman, she also inspired the feminine yet bright pink tone of Christian Louboutin’s Spinetita ankle boots.

Christian Louboutin Spinetita Cutout Laced Pink Suede BootiesChristian Louboutin Spinetita Cutout Laced Pink Suede Booties, $1,195

A velvet ribbon beautifully ties together the caged straps of a plush suede bootie set on a slim stiletto heel.

A velvet ribbon beautifully ties together the caged straps of a plush suede bootie set on a slim stiletto heel

The feminine yet bright pink tone was inspired by Loulou de la Falaise, Yves Saint Laurent's muse

Jodie Whittaker wore this style when joining Emma Stone at the 2018 British Independent Film Awards (the BIFAs) at Old Billingsgate in London, England.

Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill at the 2018 British Independent Film Awards (aka the BIFAs) at Old Billingsgate in London, England, on December 2, 2018Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill at the 2018 British Independent Film Awards (aka the BIFAs) at Old Billingsgate in London, England, on December 2, 2018 (Credit: WENN / Mario Mitsis)

The 36-year-old English actress styled her pink suede booties with a matching fuchsia cutout gown with flirty ruffle detailing from Aphid London. Would you dare to wear pink shoes with a pink dress?

Jodie Whittaker shows off her feet in pink suede cutout Spinetita bootiesJodie Whittaker shows off her feet in pink suede cutout Spinetita booties (Credit: WENN / Mario Mitsis)

This vintage-inspired 100mm stiletto ankle boot features delicate matching velvet ribbon laces that droop over dramatic cutouts all along the vamp in a seductive game of shadows.

Spinetita Cutout Laced Black Suede BootiesChristian Louboutin Spinetita Cutout Laced Black Suede Booties, $1,195

Like the Circus Nana stiletto boots, it’s a tribute to the circus arts that have long inspired the celebrated French footwear designer.

The Spinetita is a vintage-inspired 100mm stiletto ankle boot in black suede with delicate black velvet ribbon laces that droop over dramatic cutouts all along the vamp in a seductive game of shadows

This vintage-inspired 100mm stiletto ankle boot features delicate matching velvet ribbon laces that droop over dramatic cutouts all along the vamp in a seductive game of shadows