French footwear designer Christian Louboutin has an estimated net worth of $85 million. He has earned his fortune with his footwear that has incorporated shiny, red-lacquered soles, which became his signature for women’s shoes. For three years in a row, his shows have been declared the Most Prestigious Women’s shows.

Louboutin was born on January 7, 1963 in Paris, France. He began sketching in his early teens, and has been fascinated with shoes since 1976.

Louboutin was responsible for bringing stilettos back into fashion in the 1990s and 2000s, which made Christian Louboutin a very sought-after brand. His clientele included high-profile celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, and recently, Kim Kardashian. He now has more than 50 boutiques in 22 countries around the world.