Christian Louboutin x Angelina Jolie

It was announced recently that Christian Louboutin has collaborated with Angelina Jolie, creating a limited edition shoe to mark the launch of the Disney film Maleficent. The shoe was designed by both Jolie and Louboutin, and has been named Malangeli. The shoe features a leather body with mesh inserts, and a sculpted heel that curls away from the sole, to convey the illusion of magic.The style, available to buy in black and red patent leather, will sell for almost £1,000, and will be available to pre-order at 5 Christian Louboutin flagship stores globally from October 20th. Profits from the sales of the shoe will go to SOS Children's Villages, a charity dedicated to orphaned and abandoned children, which Jolie has supported since 2003. 

I recently watched a very interesting and intimate interview between Natalie Massenet of Net-A-Porter and Christian Louboutin. It was fascinating to hear how the most famous shoe designer of our times fell into the shoe business, and listen to him talk so passionately about the business and career he has built. He makes it seem so easy in fact. Highlights from the chat below.