{
  "id": 13990724,
  "title": "French fashion designer Christian Louboutin joins Otumfuo to celebrate Akwasidae at Manhyia Palace",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/french-fashion-designer-christian-louboutin-joins-otumfuo-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:59:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/french-fashion-designer-christian-louboutin-joins-otumfuo-to-celebrate-akwasidae-at-manhyia-palace/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin joined Asante king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace on Sunday, October 11, 2026, to celebrate Akwasidae, one of the kingdom's significant annual events. The renowned designer, recognized for his iconic red-soled shoes, attended the seventh Akwasidae celebration of the year. The event at Manhyia Palace provided Louboutin the chance to immerse himself in Asanteman's traditional customs and heritage.\n\nThe designer's interaction with the Asante royal family continued on Monday, October 12, when Lady Julia received him at her private home. During their private meeting, Louboutin and Lady Julia discussed the possibility of a Christian Louboutin outlet in Kumasi, Ghana. This potential collaboration could make the French luxury label more accessible to local customers. As a gesture of goodwill, Louboutin presented Lady Julia with a pair of his signature red-soled shoes, which have become globally recognized symbols of his work.",
  "summary": "French luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin has brought a touch of global fashion to the Asante royal court, as he joined Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace for Akwasidae. The world-renowned designer, whose signature red-soled shoes have become a symbol of luxury fashion, was among the dignitaries who joined the Asantehene for the seventh […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Lady Julia Osei Tutu hosts French fashion designer Christian Louboutin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lady-julia-osei-tutu-hosts-french-fashion-designer-christian-louboutin",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:04:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}