Christian Louboutin got it right. 

He once said that he chose red for the soles of his shoe collections “because it is engaging, flirtatious, memorable, and the color of passion.”

Rendered in scarlet, cherry, crimson, garnet, among many versions, red is the language of love and affection. It’s the signature color of the lipstick imprint of a kiss, a bouquet of roses and a heart. 

Whether you and your best girlfriends are celebrating with something red on Galentine’s Day or you’re looking for red gifts for your special person for Valentine’s Day, and even when there’s no occasion and all you want is a splash of cheerful color to brighten your day, our edit has the best in red in store or via special order at our boutiques: