Cinderella shoes: The most unlikely trend of 2020, but perfect for Christmas

Embellished 'glass slippers' have been one of the few impractical styles to dominate fashion this year

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Although there was plenty of glamour to be found on the 2020 catwalks, the only fashion trends which seemed to take off this year revolved around loungewear and comfort. This was no surprise of course following the months of lockdown that people across the globe were forced to endure, and so we turned to cashmere and tracksuits rather then the high-octane eveningwear we had seen in the collections.

However, there was one accessory which appeared to counteract all this: the Cinderella-inspired shoe.

A trend undoubtedly started by Amina Muaddi, a footwear designer who against all odds saw her luxury party shoes fly off the shelves and her collections sell out during the height of lockdown. The designer's trademark statement heels appeared to be, as labelled by the Business of Fashion, "pandemic-proof", where women were snapping up glamorous heels despite having no place to wear them.

Of course, the cult designer status was key to this success, but so was the fairytale element of Muaddi's shoes, which included some 'Cinderella's glass slipper'-inspired designs, an aesthetic which she is not alone in tapping into.

From mid-range labels including By Far and Cult Gaia to luxury footwear heavyweights such as Christian Louboutin and Gianvito Rossi, the transparent party shoe covered in embellishment is undoubtedly one of the most prominent footwear trends of the year.

While it may not be the most lockdown-appropriate shoe, it is a style well worth investing in for the year ahead – and also makes the most fabulous Christmas party accessory, even if you're just dancing around in your own living room.

Scroll down to shop our edit of the best Cinderella-inspired shoes available now.

⬆️ Amina Muaddi

Amina Muaddi's dazzling clear heels have been a hit with A-listers everywhere, and it's not hard to see why.

Shoes, £920/$1213.94, Amina Muaddi at Matches Fashion

⬆️ Mach & Mach

Another label known for it's high-octane drama is Mach & Mach, who has added its trademark bow onto these PVC slingbacks. Shoes, £795/$1049.00, Mach & Mach at Moda Operandi

⬆️ Cult Gaia

Want something a little lower in the heel? Look to Cult Gaia's sweet take on the trend.

Shoes, £461/$608.29, Cult Gaia at My Theresa

⬆️ Aquazzura Aquazzura has brought the drama with this heavily embellished high heel.

Shoes, £845/$1114.98, Aquazzura at My Theresa

⬆️ By Far

For a more summer-appropriate sandal, we love By Far's mule.

Shoes, £400/$527.80, By Far

⬆️ Gianvito Rossi

Gianvito Rossi has embraced a little colour with this blue-and-pink glittery court shoe.

Shoes, £1,715/$2262.94, Gianvito Rossi at Farfetch

⬆️ Badgley Mishka

Want something more nude and less PVC? Badgely Mishka's elegant offering might be right for you.

Shoes, £416/$548.91, Badgley Mishka at Farfetch

⬆️ Dolce & Gabbana

The ultimate fairytale shoe, courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana.

Shoes, £975/$1286.51, Dolce & Gabbana

⬆️ Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin has gone hard on the trend with plenty of Cinderella-inspired shoes in his current collection, including this kitten-heeled mule.

Shoes, £745, Christian Louboutin at Net-a-Porter

DE KLERK, AMY (2020, Nov. 13) 'Cinderella shoes: The most unlikely trend of 2020, but perfect for Christmas'

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