Christian Louboutin’s Optical Illusion Footwear: A Closer Look at the Parsefal Pump and Parsemis Sandal

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The French shoe designer has always been a fan of optical illusions, and the Parsefal peep-toe pump and Parsemis sandal are no exceptions.

Embrace the transparent trend with these PVC and suede peep-toe pumps finished with an abstract animal-print appliquéChristian Louboutin Parsefal Peep-Toe PVC & Suede Pumps, $945

Inspired by animal prints, these shoes from Christian Louboutin use the clear PVC upper to float black patent leather pieces dotted with gold specchio leather resembling liquid-sleek leopard spots on the foot.

Inspired by animal prints, the pair uses the clear PVC upper to float black patent leather pieces dotted with gold specchio leather resembling liquid-sleek leopard spots on the foot

The Parsefal is a peep-toe pump characterized by its use of clear PVC and suede, adorned with black patent leather and gold specchio leather to create an effect resembling leopard spotsThe Parsefal is a peep-toe pump characterized by its use of clear PVC and suede, adorned with black patent leather and gold specchio leather to create an effect resembling leopard spots

Richelieu-colored veau velours dress the 100mm architected heel and back counter for an elevated Louboutin style. At the same time, the gold specchio leather insole traces the arch and completes the look with glamorous aplomb.

Christian Louboutin Parsemis Red Sole Sandals

Christian Louboutin sandals in PVC and leopard-print patent leather accentsChristian Louboutin Parsemis Red Sole Sandals, $995

Would you wear these sandals in PVC and leopard-print patent leather accents? Adriana Lima wore them to the 2019 MTV VMAs at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Model Adriana Lima wearing a Sally LaPointe dress, Christian Louboutin heels, and Chopard jewelry at the 2019 MTV VMAsModel Adriana Lima wearing a Sally LaPointe dress, Christian Louboutin heels, and Chopard jewelry at the 2019 MTV VMAs at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on August 26, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Avalon)

The 46-year-old America’s Got Talent star and the 38-year-old Brazilian model styled her sandals with Chopard jewelry and an emerald metallic mesh fitted long-sleeve dress paired with a matching bodysuit from Sally LaPointe’s Resort 2020 Collection.

Adriana Lima showed off her feet in Christian Louboutin Parsemis sandalsAdriana Lima showed off her feet in Christian Louboutin Parsemis sandals (Credit: WENN / Avalon)