Clear heels explained

Clear heels (also referred to as stripper shoes^[1]) are high-heeled footwear made from a transparent material.

Heels sometimes contain novelties such as flashing lights, coloured liquid, or even fish. Materials used to create the heel design include polycarbonate, PVC, lucite, and acrylic resin.^[2] The transparency may be used deceptively with a ballerina style to give the appearance of standing on tiptoe or en pointe.

A more romantic style resembling Cinderella's glass slipper has been designed for social events such as the prom, but generally designs are more provocative with very high heels.^[2]

Popular brands include Pleaser and Luscious. In 2009, New York Magazine indicated that the style was "on trend" for the Spring 2010 shows, notably in Milan at Dsquared2, Prada,^[3] and Fendi.^[4] The association between clear heels and erotic performers and pornography has led to criticism of celebrities for wearing the trend in public.^[5] In an interview, actress and singer Taylor Momsen noted that she liked performing in a pair that had a slot for tips, "fans started putting money in them, so now they are filled with tons of bills".^{[6] [7]}

Notable wearers

• Carmen Miranda^[8]
• Beyoncé^[9]
• John Fuqua
• Taylor Momsen
• Helen Mirren^[1]
• Disco Stu
• Courtney Stodden
• Kim Kardashian
• Marina Diamandis

Notes and References

1. News: Sowray. Bibby. Helen Mirren reveals red carpet secret weapon: stripper shoes. 25 July 2014. Daily Telegraph. 12 July 2013.
2. https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=T8otAAAAIBAJ Vinylite Gives Class To Shoes
3. Web site: Bowles . Hamish . Milan Spring 2010: The Definitive Look at Prada . Vogue.com . 2009-09-25 . 2011-09-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111004105306/http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/print/vd-milan-spring-2010-the-definitive-look-at-prada/ . October 4, 2011 . dead .
4. http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/09/clear_heels.html Clear Heels Storm the Milan Runways
5. http://comcast.eonline.com/uberblog/b189574_stop_this_trend_lucite_stripper_heels.html Stop This Trend: Lucite Stripper Heels à la Taylor Momsen, Beyoncé and Shauna Sand
6. Web site: Who Wore It??? . Cocoperez.com . 2010-06-28 . 2011-09-13.
7. Web site: Taylor Momsen talks about her stripper shoes . Osoblog.tv . 2010-08-26 . 2011-09-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101226014033/http://www.osoblog.tv/2010/08/taylor_momsen_talks_about_her.html . December 26, 2010 . dead .
8. Web site: Museu Carmen Miranda - The Miranda Look: Platform Shoes. Google arts & culture.
9. Web site: Guess Whose Pink Painted Piggies Are Peeking Out Platform Pumps! . Bossip.com . 2010-07-06 . 2011-09-13 . October 5, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111005144414/http://bossip.com/264625/guess-whose-pink-painted-piggies-are-peeking-out-platform-pumps/ . dead .