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Not what you expected from a man whose name is synonymous with four-inch, status-symbol, red-carpet-ready stilettos? Us neither. Elle Decor has infiltrated the French designer's decidedly low-glam Egyptian retreat, where Mr. Louboutin comes throughout the year to design new collections, rest, and practice yoga. We wonder what his downward dog looks like.
•Louboutin at Leisure [Elle Decor]
• All Christian Louboutin coverage [Racked]