When Beyonce, Kim Kardashian-West and Bella Hadid wear a trend, you know it is legit. That is how the seemingly inconceivable idea of plastic shoes is now a must-have - and we are not talking flip-flops. See-through vinyl, PVC, or perspex - call it what you will, but when these stars are giving it the go-ahead, plastic is no longer a bad word. Whether you want to start small with transparent panels like the ones from Mango, or go all out in Gianvito Rossi’s lace-up stilettos, we’ve got you covered.
Compiled by: Elizabeth Mathew
Zara Vinyl High Heel Ankle Boots Rather like invisible armour, the vinyl uppers on these ankle boots mean that you could pass off as wearing pumps. Great for the working girl? We are not sure, but they do hit the PVC trend right on the mark. With four-inch heels and a zip-closure at the back, this one gives us serious girl-boss vibes. ₹2,990 at zara.com/in
Yeezy Season 6 PVC Wedges You could easily pass off as walking on air with these wedges from Yeezy’s Season 6 collection. The PVC upper and 10-inch lucite heel ensure that all that is visible is the Italian leather sole. ₹54,867.84 at fwrd.com
Mango Heel leather sandals If Chanel’s thigh-high boots, as seen on Kaia Gerber, are intimidating, this block-heeled pair is a great baby step to taking on the PVC trend. Pure leather, plastic panels and a backstrap make these the most comfortable way to get on board. ₹6,590 at shop.mango.com/in
Gianvito Rossi Helmut Queen Bey’s choice is good enough for us - like this transparent PVC shoe with a black stiletto heel, seen on her at a recent basketball game. A Nappa lace tie-up is the only detailing on this pair, that also comes in red and a rose pink. ₹50,689 at gianvitorossi.com
Neous Clear Opus 50 PVC Mid Heel Sandals A safe, mid-high heel, that is domeshaped and half leather-half acryclic, is the eye-catching part of this shoe. But the star is the transparent front strap in PVC. This open-toed, slip-on pair is perfect for summer brunch - and to show off that pedicure. ₹53,133 at farfetch.com
