CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SPRING 2026 COLLECTION FILM
Christian Louboutin reunites with David LaChapelle and Blanca Li for a new chapter of the Loubi Show, a world where art meets athleticism.
October 13, 2025
Set in an actual stadium, the Dojo Arena in Paris, this distinctive, immersive performance showcasing the Christian Louboutin Spring 2026 collection draws inspiration from the communal passion of American town homecoming games.
Structured in five evocative acts that reinterpret the signature traditions of a night of celebrations, the marching band of the sapeur-pompiers de Paris, dynamic troupes of cheerleaders in kinetic display, a live musical performance, dancers portraying passionate football players, and a grand finale of celebration, it captures the joyous spirit of festivity and triumph. The Loubi Show is also a story of joyful memories, carrying the audience back into the atmosphere of their own teenage years. The homecoming aesthetic, now a universal visual language, crystallizes the collective memory of adolescence, infused with freedom, pure fun, and the magic of limitless possibilities.
The final act honors the savoir-faire and limitless imagination of Christian Louboutin, revisiting one of the most iconic art objects of his career: the Ballerina Ultima, originally conceived in 2007. This piece, inspired by the extreme verticality of a ballerina’s en pointe position, is reinterpreted through the lens of the Cassia shoe front and entirely embellished with strass. Presented on top of a giant cake, both as sculptural candles and worn by dancers, this masterpiece pays tribute to the House’s exceptional craftsmanship and theatrical vision.
Drawing from the theatrical and symbolic spirit of the celebration, the performance reveals the renowned Cassia line, now blossoming into a full collection of ballet-inspired pieces. Among these, the Cassia Annmac takes inspiration from the soft cocoon of leg warmers, the Cassiasticina echoes the delicate grace of the authentic ballerina slipper, and the Ruben marks a bold first step as the inaugural Cassia creation in the men’s collection.
Designed with the grace of ballet in mind, the pieces move seamlessly against the vibrant, high-energy backdrop of the stadium.