In an audacious twist, Christian Louboutin calls on the French Olympic artistic swimming team to make history by performing in heels for the first time, for the Spring 2025 presentation.

Christian Louboutin has long been fascinated by dance and the aquatic world, and Paris is Louboutining merges these passions into a larger-than-life show. To bring his vision to life, he naturally gave carte blanche to David LaChapelle, known for his surrealistic use of colors and water, and Blanca Li, whose work blends the elegance of dance with the strength of athletic performance. The result is a spectacular show immersing guests in the atmosphere of 1950s Hollywood water ballets, reimagined through a modern and pop culture perspective.

The trio’s vision transforms the historic pool into a wonderland with an uplifting energy. The space is reimagined with vibrant projections, lights, and fountains. A monumental façade features alcoves framing performers, while colorful projections dance on the walls and shimmer in the water, enveloping the audience in a kaleidoscope of motion. Surrounding the pool, symmetrical fountains rise majestically, with a grand central fountain serving as the focal point for the aquatic ballet, creating a breathtaking scene of beauty. In this dreamlike atmosphere, a giant pair of Christian Louboutin shoes is transformed into a slide, immersing the Olympic swimmers into the pool. A testament to LaChapelle’s love for playful scales and unexpected volumes.

Hosted in one of the key Art Deco monuments of Paris, the music, a heady mix of pop, rock, indie and folk carried by the husky yet crystalline voice of the American singer LP, only adds to the dazzling atmosphere.