Is Zendaya the Muse for Louboutin's 'Miss Z 100'? Here's Why Fans Are Convinced the Red Bottom Heel Is Named After Her

Many fans are convinced that superstar Zendaya is the secret muse behind Christian Louboutin's new 'Miss Z 100' heel—despite the luxury brand officially stating it was named after Generation Z.

Zendaya has long been a loyal patron of the Maison, famously 'rocking' the iconic 'So Kate' pumps on nearly every red carpet. Her stylist, Law Roach, even revealed that they have 'trained' her feet to handle the notoriously painful 120mm spikes since she was only 14 years old. But with the arrival of the 'Miss Z,' the internet is buzzing with theories. Here's the inside scoop on why fans are certain this new red-bottom was made with Zendaya in mind

Did Zendaya Inspire Louboutin's 'Miss Z 100'?

Many fans, including fashion and beauty content creator LJ (@lj_welsh), are one of the people who are convinced that Louboutin's 'Miss Z 100' is named after singer and actress Zendaya.

In a TikTok video, LJ breaks down the reason she believes the red bottoms are definitely named after the The Drama actress.

LJ pointed out the fact that the luxury brand has the pattern of naming its iconic shoes after women and celebrities, especially those who are loyal to the brand and always wear the shoes.

She said, 'The most famous example of this is the "So Kate," which is very famously named after Kate Moss.'

LJ added, 'There's also the Dita, which is named after Dita von Teese. There's the Blake, which is named after Blake Lively.'

LJ said this is the reason Zendaya's name keeps popping on conversation about the new 'Miss Z 100.'

'Zendaya fits that same pattern. She is one of, if not the most consistent high-profile wearers of the brand Particularly when it comes to the So Kate.'

As mentioned, Zendaya is a frequent wearer of 'So Kate' and was even trained to wear it for long hours. LJ added, 'She wears it repeatedly to the point where most people actually immediately associate that shoe with her despite the fact it was named after Kate Moss.'

'Her stylist, Law Roach, has spoken extensively about the So Kate silhouette. He has talked about how it is her signature go-to shoe that he will put her in,' she said.

Furthermore, LJ also pointed out that Zendaya is one of the very few women who can walk elegantly comfortable in the 'So Kate,' given that the shoes are known for being one of Louboutin's most painful designs because of their steep pitch and thin heel.

She also questioned: 'Why could Christian Louboutin be saying that the Shoe is not named after her?'

The Real Inspiration of Louboutin's 'Miss Z 100'

Although many believed that Louboutin's 'Miss Z 100' is named after Zendaya, the official statement from the Maison clarifies the real inspiration.

According to a Harper's Bazaar article, the collection was designed and developed with Gen Z in mind, aiming to embody the 'spirit of the 2020s.'

Furthermore, the heels were created to reflect a 'modern attitude,' balancing the brand's classic sophistication with an emphasis on comfort, which features padded insoles and versatility to appeal to a younger, style-conscious generation. While the '100' in the name simply refers to the 100mm stiletto heel height.

To add, the red bottoms of Louboutin's heels are known for their easy wear and tear, but 'Miss Z 100,' the famous red sole can't be easily worn off, LJ even called it 'everlasting.' It is also much more comfortable to walk into compared to 'So Kate' where it was patterned.