Smooth, beautiful legs come in nature's most fascinating hues, from ivory and honey to copper and ebony. Add to that a graceful arrangement of gentle curves playing with light and movement, and fascination with footwear poses no mystery. Function becomes fine art that reveals more about the wearer than most in-depth interviews. Waves of blush, crème caramel, café au lait, and mahogany tones continue to deliver the most dramatic,

yet understated, footwear in decades. Combinations of perfect pointe, graceful strap, and illusory trompe l'oeil meld the shoe with the heavenly body it adorns, creating a long, lithe, silhouette. The synchronicity is sublime. In undisputable perfection, with trend-pushing detail, Christian Laboutin takes his luxe skin hues to all levels. From the studded Sonietta ballerina flat, to the perfect extension of sculptured leg in the classic, and elusive,

Pigalle spike, Laboutin's background is in the mix. Influenced by his early years designing for the Folies Bergère, his iconic styles continue to entertain, adorn, and delight both wearer and observer. At first, skin-toned footwear brought classic simplicity as an elevated choice for elegance; elongating the leg and immediately improving focus on the couture to a runway eager for freshness. Lovely lace, crochet, and translucent