Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL), a prominent fashion company in India, has announced a collaboration with Christian Louboutin, a renowned global shoe designer renowned for his luxurious footwear and signature red soles. In this joint venture, the present Indian business will be moved into a freshly formed ABFRL subsidiary, in which each partner will own an equal share.

Christian Louboutin, one of the most prestigious brands in the world of luxury, was founded in the heart of Paris in 1991 and is well-known for its red sole shoes. With success, Christian Louboutin has expanded into the men's shoe, kids, leather goods and accessories, and beauty markets. In more than 30 countries, Christian Louboutin has opened retail locations. 

Christian Louboutin founded his company in 1991 in the center of Paris. He debuted a women's collection in 1991 and a men's collection a few years later. Both collections were distinguished by their distinctive red lacquered soles. Christian Louboutin Beauté debuted in 2014, and the House added new sections for kids and pets in 2022. With over 150 retail locations worldwide, Christian Louboutin boasts an extensive line of shoes, leather goods, and accessories.

Christian Louboutin's Group CEO, Alexis Mourot, stated, "We are excited to partner with ABFRL's team and look forward to working with them to manage and develop the business in India, which is an extremely important market for us."

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited's managing director, Ashish Dikshit, made a statement. "We are thrilled to declare our strategic partnership with Christian Louboutin, a genuine icon in the high-end shoe industry."

This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to providing our discriminating clients with the highest caliber of style and elegance. It also perfectly captures our goal of growing and influencing India's luxury market going forward.

"We are thrilled to have Christian Louboutin join the ABFRL family and are working hard to establish a solid foundation for the brand in India. A discriminating Indian market that is expanding quickly is drawn to the brand's unique aesthetic and handiwork, according to Sathyajit Radhakrishnan, CEO of International Business at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited.