These heels are candy for the feet; they’re for pleasure, not practicality.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes that some footwear, while not practical, is designed primarily for aesthetic pleasure.
Christian Louboutin's quote highlights the notion that certain high-heeled shoes prioritize style and visual appeal over comfort and functionality. By comparing heels to 'candy for the feet,' he suggests that they are a luxurious indulgence meant for enjoyment rather than everyday practicality, underscoring the transformative power of fashion in expressing personality and desire.
In practice
During a fashion show, this quote can be used to emphasize the artistry behind high-end footwear.
I wanted to be a shoe designer, but I never thought it could be a profession. But what was the alternative? Doctor? Too dirty! Air-hostess? Maybe not! Then someone gave me a book on Roger Vivier, and, cheri, instantly I knew that was it!
I never had a plan. I have to say, I'm very shocked when people start a company and say, 'In five years I want to launch a perfume, or in 10 years I want to have this.' How can you know?
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A woman can carry a bag, but it is the shoe that carries the woman.
For women raised in the '70s, high heels can still carry a stigma; they're associated with being stupid, with just wanting to please a man. Other women find them empowering.
I am in a fabulously lucky position in that I get to wear beautiful, beautiful gowns for functions, which I can then give back. That way, they're not sitting in my wardrobe with me looking at them and feeling guilty. I love that, and I think when people have a fabulous function to go to, I'd recommend renting.
It's easy to make clothes for a model, but when you can put them on real women and real curves, that's the test.
I always think the best way to dress is when the person notices you first and the dress after.
It pains me physically to see a woman victimized, rendered pathetic, by fashion.
I want to make beautiful clothes for women and men who appreciate detail and quality. The product must be the best but this is almost secondary to the service the customer will receive.
Fashion has become a joke. The designers have forgotten that there are women inside the dresses.
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