Showgirl glamour at Louboutin's London shoe show

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Showgirl glamour at Louboutin's London shoe show

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Exhibition at London's Design Museum features dozens of the Christian Louboutin's creations.

01 May,2012 11:14 am

A giant 3D hologram of a burlesque dancer greeted footwear-lovers Monday at a playful London exhibition marking 20 years since celebrated French shoemaker Christian Louboutin first set up shop.The exhibition at Londons Design Museum features dozens of the Frenchmans creations, many of them displayed on a 17-metre (56-foot) version of the famous scarlet sole that features every Louboutin shoe.Lashings of glitter, ruffles and feathers reflect Louboutins life-long fascination with showgirls, as does an enormous hologram of a glittering stiletto that turns into the sashaying image of burlesque star Dita von Teese.I was brought up in a very feminine environment, Louboutin told a press conference to launch the 10-week exhibition. I had three sisters, I had a father who was barely there.As a result, the 49-year-old said, he grew up with the biggest love and the biggest respect for women. But he admitted that his famously towering heels were not designed with comfort in mind.I am concerned by comfort and I know that it is important, said Louboutin, clad in a simple brown and red checked jacket.