Christian Louboutin (b. 7 January 1964, Paris, France) is a French footwear designer whose father is cabinetmaker Roger Louboutin and homemaker mother Irene. His siblings include three sisters, no brothers. Landscape architect Louis Benech has been his partner since 1997. Louboutin launched his line of high-end women's shoes in France in 1991. Since 1992, the footwear has incorporated shiny, red-lacquered soles that have become his signature.
Although Louboutin faced much opposition following his decision to leave school early, he claims that his resolve was strengthened after watching an interview on TV with Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren, OMRI is an Italian actress.In 1962, Loren won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Two Women, along with 21 awards, becoming the first actress to win an Academy Award for a non-English-speaking performance...

 in which she introduced her sister, saying she had to leave school when she was only 12, but, when she turned 50, she got her degree.