After noticing one of his employee’s lacquered red nail polish, Christian Louboutin had the idea for his most fabulous finish – the lacquered red soles that are now an iconic symbol in footwear. The leather Chambelimonk shoes are blessed with this detail: it adds an eye-catching dose of high-fashion flair to their otherwise sleek silhouette.

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With their signature red soles, Christian Louboutin’s shoes helped define a decade. Yet his footwear extends beyond the dizzying stiletto heels he’s best known for, to classically elegant black pumps, sleek leather loafers, ankle boots, luxe sneakers and nostalgic espadrille wedges, all exuding his trademark glamour.

Summer invitations gathering pace? If you’re ‘in need of a heel hiatus’, says Marie Claire, ‘SS17’s flats are the perfect solution.’ These flat shoes look good enough to wear with your dressiest looks and, dare we say it, a whole lot cooler too.