Overview

• Smith will relocate to Paris to lead the men’s line and debut his first designs in January during Paris men’s fashion week.
• He will oversee four annual collections spanning shoes, leather goods and accessories, as well as campaigns, events and immersive experiences.
• Christian Louboutin praised Smith’s personality, style and mindset, describing him as interesting, kind and humble.
• Smith told WWD the role is one of the greatest honors of his life and said he feels pressure to live up to the house’s standards.
• Louboutin expanded into menswear about 15 years ago, and the move reflects a broader industry pattern of recruiting cultural figures to connect with new audiences.