Love or Hate: Christian Louboutin Mago suede platforms

As far as shoes go, Mr Louboutin is quite the artisan when it comes to design. Never one to disappoint, his creations are always lovingly constructed and defiantly different. As soon as I laid my eyes on this pair, it was love at first sight.

These ‘Mago’ suede and leather platform court shoes are show-stopping. The main body of the shoe is constructed from royal blue suede, offset with a cream nappa leather trim. Oh, and how cool are those metallic blue mirrored toe caps?

The red lacquered sole completes the signature Louboutin look. A 5.5-inch heel is super-high, but these shoes were meant to be noticed anyway, huh?

They are ingenious in the way they’re both classic and idiosyncratic. Wear with wide-leg trousers and a neat blouse for European chic, or team with a quirky little shift dress and retro shades for an altogether more distinctive look.

Far from being just shoes to wear, these are shoes to covet.

Mago Suede and Leather Platform Court Shoes, £495, available at Browns. BUY NOW!