Christian Louboutin has revealed the secrets behind creating the perfect pair of shoes for the world’s highest-grossing tour of all time – The Eras Tour. For her ongoing record-breaking world tour, Taylor Swift wears at least nine different pairs of shoes, all designed by the famous French luxury shoemaker. In a recent interview, the 60-year-old shared the challenges of designing shoes that were “different” yet comfortable enough for the pop singer to wear during her three-plus hour shows.
What was it like for Christian Louboutin to design shoes for the Erez Tour?
In his interview with InStyle, Louboutin explained that designing shoes for Swift’s Erasure Tour felt “natural” to him as he had been working with her since 2010, including on her Reputation Tour. “We’ve worked with Taylor a few times since 2010 on music videos, different things, red carpets, etc.,” the designer told the outlet.
“Then we worked together for their Reputation Tour, which was 2018. So it felt really natural to design pairs for a tour covering all eras,” she continued, adding that there was “a lot of stress” during the era. ” Was. Travel “Having been on stages around the world for two years, she needed to shine and stand out. So for each date, he had new fittings and shoes to surprise his fans,” Louboutin explained.
Louboutin on his favorite Erez Tour shoes, collaborating with Swift’s team
The designer admitted that his favorite pair was “The Tortured Poets Department Shoe”, which was added to the Cruel Summer hitmaker’s wardrobe mid-tour when he announced his eleventh studio album. Louboutin said, “It was a big moment for Taylor to launch a new album during the tour… and she played it for the first time in Paris.”
Revealing his team effort with Swift’s stylist, the French cobbler said, “Her stylist, Joseph [Cassell]And Taylor took inspiration for her looks throughout the years. So we were able to choose based on both [existing forms] We had a completely new design, everything with a lot of sparkle.”
Louboutin made sure Taylor Swift’s shoes were ‘practical’ enough to withstand her show
“Each pair is perfectly made to allow quick changes throughout the show. Since they are dancing for more than three hours, rest is also extremely important. That’s why we included [a] Strong block heels and flats too,” the luxury designer said, referring to Swift’s demanding show, which lasted more than three hours and included energetic dance routines.
Revealing the secret behind making the shoes “non-slip,” Louboutin explained, “The weather is unpredictable. However, each pair is outfitted with a signature red rubber sole, making it easy to dance in. We usually include this feature for touring musicians to withstand night-to-night performances.”
