Suffering for Fashion – Would You Tempt Fate in These 8-inch Gravity-defying Louboutins?

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Christian Louboutin ballet heels on display at The Shoes for Show exhibition in east London
Christian Louboutin is a master when it comes to the art of shoes. His red soles are recognizable every where and have graced the feet of celebrities, royals and fashionistas alike. It's no surprise then, that a man who's been in his field for so long has to push the limits and challenge how far women will go for the love of fashion. On the 'heels' of such gravity defying creations like the Alexander McQueen Armadillo platforms (as seen on Lady Gaga, Kelis and Beyonce) as well as the Heel-less Antonio Berardi PVC boots sported by Victoria Beckham, the king of shoes has designed a pair of heels that even the bravest and style-obsessed fashion divas would think twice about. So why go so high with these pair? Click here to read the rest of this article and for Christian Louboutin's reason for crafting these work of art.