In honor of Christian Louboutin’s 20th anniversary, London’s Design Museum will launch the first UK retrospective of the acclaimed French shoe designer, looking at his work and sources of inspiration over the past two decades.

Get into the mood with a selection of his most iconic stilettos, booties and pumps here, and if you want to catch the expo in person it will run May 1 – July 9, 2012.

Zebra
The Dahlia Printed Calf Pony Boot shoe

Write on
The Let Me Tell You Laser Cut Nappa Ankle Boot

Pom pom
The Pluminette Silk Satin Sandal Marabou Pom

Leopard crazy
The Bridget Pony Leopard Lace Mesh Detail shoe

Flower power
The Pensee Crepe De Chine Suede Mary Jane Pu shoes

Sock shoe
The Sock Boot Woven Cotton Sock Knee-high Bo shoe

All that sparkles
The Amber Gold Nappa Fuschia Satin Platform shoe