Kim Kardashian Revives Early-2010s Glam in Lanvin Snakeskin and Louboutin PVC Pumps

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Kim Kardashian turned a simple New York City exit into a fashion moment when she was spotted leaving her Manhattan apartment to attend an Adidas promotional event.

The reality star and entrepreneur showcased her signature polished style, blending designer sophistication with street-ready confidence — a look that perfectly captured her early-2010s fashion era.

Kim Kardashian pairs her Lanvin snakeskin sheath dress with a Burberry Prorsum patterned coat, showcasing sleek waves and natural glam makeupKim Kardashian pairs her Lanvin snakeskin sheath dress with a Burberry Prorsum patterned coat, showcasing sleek waves and natural glam makeup in Manhattan on February 10, 2015 (Credit: TNYF / WENN)

The 34-year-old ShoeDazzle founder wore a sheath dress from the Lanvin Summer 2012 collection and kept warm with a trench coat from Burberry Prorsum’s Pre-Fall 2012 collection.

Kim Kardashian steps out in a Lanvin snakeskin sheath dress layered with a Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall 2012 patterned coat and finished with Christian Louboutin Bis Un Bout PVC pumpsKim Kardashian steps out in a Lanvin snakeskin sheath dress layered with a Burberry Prorsum Pre-Fall 2012 patterned coat and finished with Christian Louboutin Bis Un Bout PVC pumps

She completed the look with the iconic Christian Louboutin “Bis Un Bout” pumps — a sleek, early-2010s favorite recognized for its clear PVC panels, python-trimmed cap toe, and signature red sole that combined to give the illusion of a barely-there silhouette.

Christian Louboutin’s “Bis Un Bout” Pumps: A Celebrity Favorite

First introduced in the early 2010s, the “Bis Un Bout” quickly became a red-carpet staple thanks to its illusion design—clear PVC panels paired with sleek leather or exotic trims. From Kim Kardashian to Rihanna, countless stars embraced its barely-there elegance and signature red sole, making it one of Christian Louboutin’s most recognizable creations.

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PVC pumps like Kim’s are famous for foot fog, which is why we wonder why anyone would wear them.

A closer look at Kim Kardashian’s Christian Louboutin “Bis Un Bout” PVC pumps featuring python trim and signature red solesA closer look at Kim Kardashian’s Christian Louboutin “Bis Un Bout” PVC pumps featuring python trim and signature red soles

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From the PVC-paneled elegance of Christian Louboutin’s “Bis Un Bout” pumps to the sculptural boldness of Balenciaga’s pantaboots, Kim Kardashian’s footwear choices have continually evolved with her fashion empire. Her style journey reflects both trendsetting risk and timeless glamour — a balance that keeps her at the forefront of red-carpet and street-style conversations alike.

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