As a fashion news writer, I sift through hundreds of celebrity outfits every week and over time, I’ve developed a sharp eye for standout style, and I’ll admit, become a little hard to impress. But every so often, a look comes along that stops me in my tracks. Alexa Chung’s latest outfit? It did exactly that.
Between the sky-blue shade, the delicate lace, and the soft, boho frills, I was already obsessed. But then, just as I was admiring her dreamy, romantic ensemble, I did a double take—because instead of her usual buckle-detailed heels or dainty Mary Janes, Chung had finished her look with clear heels. And, pulled them off flawlessly.
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A leg-lengthening shoe like no other, clear heels create the ultimate optical illusion—tricking the eye into thinking your legs go on for miles. With their barely-there transparency, they blend seamlessly with any outfit, adapting to whatever shade they’re paired with. While Chung chose to style hers with a silky sky-blue set, Victoria Beckham has been known to wear hers with deep, floor-sweeping maxis, using the trend’s subtle height boost to her advantage.
Though this is the first time I’ve seen Chung embrace the clear shoe trend, I have a feeling it won’t be the last. The style made an unexpected splash on the spring/summer 2025 runways back in September, appearing everywhere from Alaïa to Tibi. What once felt like a fleeting Y2K relic has now cemented itself as a key player in the new-season shoe lineup.
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Model wears vinyl heels on the Alaïa spring/summer 2025 runway.
And, true to form, Chung is ahead of the curve. But something tells me she won’t be alone for long. To get ahead of spring’s most unexpected shoe trend, scroll on to discover our edit of the best clear heels below.
SHOP CLEAR VINYL HEELS:
Zara
High-Heeled Vinyl Sandals With Shiny Detail
This elegant high heels are so easy to slip into an evening-wear capsule wardrobe.
Mango
Transparent Rhinestone Pointed Toe Shoe
I’m banking these ahead of the summer months and wedding season.
Alaïa
Coeur 55 Pvc and Patent-Leather Mules
Alaïa’s Coeur shoes are fashion person’s favourites.
Bershka
Heeled Sandals With Vinyl Straps
Style with a maxi dress or pair with a silky set à la Chung.
Amina Muaddi
Lupita Glass Pvc Mules
These also come in half sizes, so it’s easy to find your perfect fit.
Christian Louboutin
Just Nothing 85 Pvc and Patent-Leather Mules
While I love the simple, beige shade, these also come in black.
Manolo Blahnik
Scolto 90 Pvc Mules
Style with a pair of sleek black trousers or wear this with a cotton dress this summer.
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