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Christian Louboutin unveils a hypnotic artistic performance at Paris’s legendary Piscine Molitor. Co–created with
artistic director David LaChapelle and choreographed by Blanca Li, the show celebrates dance in all its forms.
In an audacious twist, the trio called on the French Olympic artistic swimming team to make history by
performing in heels for the first time, a nod to the House Women’s SS2025 collection. Hosted in one of the key
Art Deco monuments of Paris, designed by Lucien Pollet in 1929, the show also features dancers and a music
performance by singer and songwriter LP.
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.
“Something the three of us clearly have in common is our love for dance. Blanca made it her world, David some
of his major art works, and me, I also started by designing shoes for dancers.”
Three creative minds, one synergy: at Piscine Molitor, 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. “I wanted to bring back this feeling of Hollywood cinema from the 20th century but at the same time the result is very contemporary. What is beautiful is to inspire ourselves in the past to create something of today.” David LaChapelle
For the first time in her career, Blanca Li invites swimmers into her art, transforming the space into both vertical
and horizontal magical performances. The stage comes alive with 14 dancers and 15 swimmers standing on a
pair of Miss Z in metallic colors matching the bathing suits imagined by Fifi Chachnil, as a nostalgic wink to
Hollywood’s golden age.
Perfectly synchronized, the figures flow into one another, forming geometric patterns that emerge and dissolve
around the central fountain. Each acrobatic move is executed with grace to captivate the audience. As the final
movement concludes and the swimmers disappear under the surface, the iconic red soles emerge above the
water. In their wake, the Miss Z pumps spring from the depths, playfully dancing around the fountain.
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.
The sound of water splashing, the music, and spectacular performances create an unforgettable sensory
experience, immortalized in a film directed by David LaChapelle, to be revealed on christianlouboutin.com
The show celebrates dance, featuring the French Olympic artistic swimming team performing, for the first time, with the Miss Z pump, the new iconic style of the House. Held in the historic Art Deco monument, the event also includes dancers and a live performance by singer-songwriter LP.
Christian Louboutin’s long-standing fascination with dance and water is brought to life in this larger-than-life show. David LaChapelle’s vibrant visuals and Blanca Li’s dynamic choreography create an atmosphere inspired from the water ballets of the 50s, reimagined through a modern perspective. The space is transformed with colorful projections, fountains, and a giant pair of Christian Louboutin shoes that slide into the pool. With synchronized dancers and swimmers, the performance dazzles the audience with acrobatic grace and nostalgic Hollywood vibes. The powerful music performance by LP enhances the show to a fully immersive experience.
The show has been immortalized by a film directed by David LaChapelle online on October, 1th on christianlouboutin.com
Celebrities: Christian Louboutin, David LaChapelle, Blanca Li, Yang Mi, Boo Seungkwan Cole Sprouse, Halle Bailey, Chloe Bailey, Pierre Niney, , Lena Mahfouf, Pierre Gasly, SCH, Ayra Star, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Amy Jackson, Tom Daley.
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