Christian Louboutin: The Forbidden Shoe
This year, the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary. It all started in Paris, in the first arrondissement. Today, Christian Louboutin, leading French fashion designer, owns 70 stores across 46 countries… READ MORE
Fred Segal: Defining Los Angeles fashion for 60 years
With parents who worked multiple jobs, Frederick Segal grew up poor in Chicago. Working as a traveling shoe salesman and shining shoes in Venice Beach, Segal would observe people. He started developing a sense for what buyers wanted. In 1960, he was able to open Pants America, his first store located on Santa Monica Boulevard, which specialized in denim jeans and chambray shirts. Segal then opened his famous boutique on Melrose Avenue. Defining West Coast fashion… READ MORE
