
“Marie-Guilleme Benoit’s masterpiece, Portrait d’une negresse, has long been held as a symbol of emancipation and a fine balance between steely determination and femininity. The contrast between the model and her garments is echoed in the Balda Booty, where supple ivory nappa meets ebony patent leather. The stark contrast created through the fusion of fabrics and colour is softened by the delicate ballerina style ‘pointe’ toe and fine ankle strap detailing.”
For Christian Louboutin Fall 2011 Look book he teamed up with photographer Peter Lippmann and recreated a series of classical paintings such as “Magdalene and the Flame” . View the entire recreated paintings below.
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