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Angelina Jolie sports custom Christian Louboutin heels inspired by 'Maleficent'

"Maleficent" premiered last week to a $70 million opening weekend.

By Annie Martin
Cast member Angelina Jolie attends the premiere of the motion picture fantasy "Maleficent" at the El Capitan Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on May 28, 2014. "Maleficent" explores the untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the classic "Sleeping Beauty" and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king's newborn infant Aurora. UPI/Jim Ruymen
1 of 5 | Cast member Angelina Jolie attends the premiere of the motion picture fantasy "Maleficent" at the El Capitan Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on May 28, 2014. "Maleficent" explores the untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the classic "Sleeping Beauty" and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king's newborn infant Aurora. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

SHANGHAI, June 4 (UPI) -- Angelina Jolie wore a special pair of heels earlier this week to promote Maleficent in Shanghai.

The 39-year-old actress sported custom Christian Louboutin wedges inspired by the movie. The shoes feature a pointed toe with gold detail, a sheer nude body and a gold wedge high heel in the shape of a thorn.

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The famed French footwear maven designed four pairs of Maleficent heels for the actress. Jolie wore a black pair and a white pair earlier in London, and a red pair has yet to be revealed.

"It's exciting to work with a film that has such a strong aesthetic and a character as great as Maleficent," the designer told Us Weekly. "I've been under the charm and spell of Angelina and her character."

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Maleficent was released in the U.S. on May 30. The movie earned $70 million at the box office its opening weekend.

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