NEW YORK CITY-Famous for its women’s shoes and handbags, designer Christian Louboutin is expanding into men’s footwear with its new store in Manhattan. According to a statement from TF Cornerstone, the Parisian designer will open its inaugural men’s retail outlet at TF Cornerstone’s 808-10 Washington St., leaving only one empty space at the address.

The long-term lease was negotiated via RKF, and the store will take over 1,035-square feet of ground-floor space in the luxury apartment building. Loubouton’s men’s outlet is set to open in late spring 2012.

“The Meatpacking District is rapidly becoming a shopping mecca and this new store will add to the neighborhood’s cache,” Steve Gonzalez, retail leasing manager for TF Cornerstone was quoted as saying in the company’s statement.