Dianna Agron in Christian Louboutin Pivichic: A Masterclass in the Naked Shoe Trend

At the New York City premiere of The Family on September 10, 2013, Dianna Agron demonstrated the enduring appeal of sharp, monochromatic tailoring.

Dianna Agron looking chic and classy in an outfit from the Osman Fall 2013 collection and Christian Louboutin patent pumps at the premiere of The Family in New York City on September 10, 2013 (Credit: PNP / WENN / Joseph Marzullo / Sheri Determan / Andres Otero / Instar)

Eschewing the more bohemian styles she frequently wore at the time, such as her appearances at Joel Silver’s Memorial Day party or while strolling through Manhattan, Agron opted for a structured look from Osman’s Fall 2013 collection.

The ensemble paired a crisp white crop top with a black high-waisted skirt featuring an architectural asymmetrical hemline.

Dianna Agron balances sharp monochrome tailoring with a sculptural Osman crop top and asymmetrical skirt, letting her graphic Christian Louboutin pumps subtly anchor the look

By keeping her accessories minimal and her hair in a clean updo, the focus remained entirely on the silhouette—and her choice of statement footwear.

With her hair pulled into a relaxed low ponytail and minimal jewelry, Agron keeps the focus on clean lines and proportion, reinforcing the modern elegance of her black-and-white ensemble

While her Osman separates leaned into sharp, pared-back minimalism, Dianna Agron’s footwear delivered a distinctly modern edge.

She chose Christian Louboutin’s “Pivichic” pumps—one of the defining “It” shoes of Spring/Summer 2013—at a moment when the designer was pushing boundaries with transparency following the success of his earlier PVC styles.

A closer look at her Christian Louboutin “Pivichic” pumps reveals the signature striped patent leather and PVC design, creating a striking illusion effect against her polished pedicure

Rendered in glossy black patent leather and translucent panels, the Pivichic reimagines the classic pointed-toe pump through a graphic, almost architectural lens.

Diagonal stripes of patent and clear PVC form a subtle “V” pattern across the foot, visually narrowing toward the toe to elongate the leg. Set on a slender 100mm stiletto and finished with Louboutin’s signature red lacquered sole, the design strikes a precise balance between timeless silhouette and directional innovation.

Christian Louboutin “Pivichic” PVC and patent leather pumps in black, featuring striped transparent panels and a 100mm stiletto heel, originally retailing for $795

Part of a broader shift toward “naked” footwear in the early 2010s, the Pivichic stood out for its interplay of structure and illusion—offering a more dynamic alternative to traditional nude pumps while maintaining the same leg-lengthening effect.

Christian Louboutin “Pivichic” PVC and patent leather pumps in red, showcasing the same illusion-striped design with a bold monochrome finish, originally retailing for $795

A Defining Moment for Louboutin’s Transparent Era

As this concludes our look at Dianna Agron’s sharply tailored premiere style, her choice of the Christian Louboutin “Pivichic” stands out as more than just a finishing touch—it reflects a pivotal moment when transparency, illusion, and architectural design reshaped the modern pump.

From the early “Un Bout” to more experimental striped PVC constructions like the Pivichic, this era cemented Louboutin’s influence on the “naked shoe” trend that continues to evolve today.