Christian Louboutin Transports Inspiration from the Nile to Madison Avenue

The iconic French shoemaker Christian Louboutin has transformed its Madison Avenue flagship store into an Egyptian-inspired sanctuary, melding luxury retail with intimate hospitality. The renovated 4,000-square-foot space eschews traditional retail design in favor of creating what feels like a private residence—a philosophy Louboutin himself champions. “The boutiques should look like a living room where people…