Christian Louboutin, whos designs shoes for celebs including Lady Gaga, is inspired by fruit

Christian Louboutin, whose ruby red-sole shoes are favored by celebs, including Lady Gaga, is heavily inspired by . . . fruit? Pineapple and pomegranate are my favorite . . . visually, the French footwear maven tells Bon Apptit. The pineapple is very architectural. Its a fruit, but it could almost be like a house . . . and I love the top, it reminds me of the hat that showgirls wear. He even sketched one for the food magazine. And the pomegranate, he adds, That deep- red color reminds me of my work.

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