The Loubi Show
Christian Louboutin hits the football field for its Women’s Spring/Summer 2026.
Following the unforgettable splash of last year’s watersoaked spectacle, Christian Louboutin reunites with David LaChapelle and Blanca Li for a new chapter of the Loubi Show, this time reimagining a world where art meets athleticism and athleticism meets art. Set in an actual stadium, the Dojo Arena in Paris, this distinctive, immersive performance draws inspiration from the communal passion of American town homecoming games.
Under the visionary artistic direction of David LaChapelle, choreographed by the talented Blanca Li, the show unfolds as a vivid tableau of passion and electrifying competition. Structured in five evocative acts that reinterpret the signature traditions of a night of celebrations, the marching band of the sapeur-pompiers de Paris, dynamic troupes of cheerleaders in kinetic display, a live musical performance, dancers portraying passionate football players, and a grand finale of celebration, it captures the joyous spirit of festivity and triumph.
In LaChapelle’s theatrical world, the field becomes a stage alive with whimsical, unexpected characters. The show opens with a cameo by an iconic Parisian model, claimed by LaChapelle to be “as French as the Eiffel Tower”, who makes her entrance onto the field, strolling with a lawnmower. The performance continues with a baton twirler and a seahorse mascot, Christian Louboutin’s favorite animal, making playful appearances throughout, inviting the audience into a world where imagination dances freely with tradition.
The Loubi Show’s musical narrative unfolds at the crossroads of American and French traditions, brought to life by Asphalt’s contemporary performance. French singer, also known as Milo Thoretton, performed three songs from his repertoire and revisited the archetype of the dreamy and romantic boy.
The final act honors the savoir-faire and limitless imagination of Christian Louboutin, revisiting one of the most iconic art objects of his career: the Ballerina Ultima, originally conceived in 2007. This piece, inspired by the extreme verticality of a ballerina’s en pointe position, is reinterpreted through the lens of the Cassia shoe front and entirely embellished with strass. Presented on top of a giant cake, both as sculptural candles and worn by dancers, this masterpiece pays tribute to the House’s exceptional craftsmanship and theatrical vision.
Drawing from the theatrical and symbolic spirit of the celebration, the performance reveals the renowned Cassia line, now blossoming into a full collection of ballet-inspired pieces. Among these, the Cassia Annmac takes inspiration from the soft cocoon of leg warmers, the Cassiasticina echoes the delicate grace of the authentic ballerina slipper, and the Ruben marks a bold first step as the inaugural Cassia creation in the men’s collection. Designed with the grace of ballet in mind, the pieces move seamlessly against the vibrant, high-energy backdrop of the stadium.
This dialogue between delicacy and dynamism creates an unexpected contrast, where grace meets competition adrenaline, and fantasy comes alive. The result is a surreal, joyful atmosphere in which elegance and sport intensity intertwine.
