Christian Louboutin Exhibit

Christian Louboutin is in Toronto, painting the town (and the soles of every shoe lover) red. The iconic shoe designer has brought his popular London exhibit here to its North American debut at the Design Exchange. The Christian Louboutin Exhibit celebrates Mr. Louboutin's extraordinary career and presents an in-depth look at the inspiration, creativity and process of his creations over the past 20 years. You can view over 250 pairs of shoes, personal artifacts, sketches and designs. And if that wasn’t enough to get you hyperventilating,  there will also be a dazzling virtual installation. The exhibit is divided into themed sections that highlight key inspirations for Mr. Louboutin: Travel, Transparency, The Showgirl, Architecture and Fetish.

In honor of the exhibit, I've put together some of my favorite Loubies (and purses). Lusting over these beauties will have to suffice until I can get my hands on the real thing or see the exhibit, whichever comes first (probably the latter). The Christian Louboutin Exhibit opens today at the Design Exchange and runs until September 15. Get your tickets here.

1. June 100 Leather Slingback Pumps 2. Elisa Bow-Embellished Suede Clutch 3. No Prive Riche 4. Pigalle Spikes 5. Sweet Charity Sotto Pelle 6. 20th Anniversary Unzip 100 Suede Sandals 7. Arnold Python T-Strap Sandal 8. Pigalle Patent Leather 9. Mina Clutch Black Leather 10. Paulina 11. Decollette 554 Strass