"In France, twenty years defines a generation. This is a celebration of the first generation of this brand; an anniversary of its first young adventure." - Christian Louboutin

In their twenty years of existence, Christian Louboutin's enchanting shoes have firmly stamped their signature on an era, circulating across the world from one famous pair of legs to another, evoking unending enthusiasm from an adoring public. The Design Museum presented the first UK retrospective of iconic French shoe designer Christian Louboutin, celebrating a career which has pushed the boundaries of high fashion shoe design.

Louboutin's exquisite shoes, with their instantly recognizable glossy red soles, are a unique fusion of fashion, craftsmanship, engineering and sculpture. This exhibition celebrated Louboutin's career to date and showcased twenty years of designs and inspiration, revealing the artistry and theatricality of his shoe design from stilettos to lace-up boots, studded sneakers and bejeweled pumps. Louboutin's shoes are the epitome of style, glamour, power, femininity and elegance.

A special Capsule Collection is created to mark the brand's 20th Anniversary. This edited collection is a look at twenty years of the work of Louboutin and embodies the central themes that have come to define his craft. Over the past twenty years, the techniques and artistry of his work have produced some unique pieces.