Christian Louboutin Designs Marvel-Inspired Shoe for Charity: 'It Embodies Empowerment' (Exclusive)

Christian Louboutin, the Sea Queen Gladiator Sandal.Photo:Courtesy of Christian Louboutin

Courtesy of Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutinis using his creativity for a good cause.

The famed fashion designer, 60, created a one-of-a-kind shoe, known as theSea Queen Gladiator Sandal, for theDisney Create 100 auctionsupportingMake-A-Wish.

“I wanted to deeply explore the Marvel Universe and its references,” Louboutin tells PEOPLE exclusively about crafting the Namor-inspired shoe. “The aquatic universe has always been fascinating to me.”

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Sea Queen Gladiator Sandals sketch.Courtesy of Christian Louboutin

With the fashion item, Louboutin says, “I wanted to recreate the fish scales of Namor, and I added some stones to bring light to the shoes.”

“Before this, the conception is also essential, as each scale has been imagined as a mirror to recreate a reflective visual effect,” he notes. “The size and the shape must be perfect.”

Christian Louboutin.Phillip Faraone/Getty

Phillip Faraone/Getty

After the Disney Create 100 auction, the Sea Queen Gladiator Sandal will be customized to fit the winner’s shoe size.

The shoe — which features the specially designed Marvel x Christian Louboutin joint logo on the insole — is currently going for over $4,000, as of Monday afternoon.

The winning bidder will be responsible for all shipping costs, customs fees and charges, if applicable, per Disney.

The Louboutin-crafted Sea Queen Gladiator Sandal is currently available to bid onhere.

source: people.com