It wasn’t long before Louboutin himself joined the party ... a basketball cap with an embellished “C” (for Christian), and gold spiked-toe dress shoes—his own, of course.

They showed up in music videos, courtside during NBA games, at celebrity parties, and on red carpets, showcasing Christian Louboutin’s rising popularity and daring approach to design.

Enter Christian Louboutin's newly launched eyewear and optical offerings in partnership with Marcolin, the Italian eyewear giant that also produces designer frames for Tom Ford and Pucci but also ...