These see-through products are so translucent they might have you wondering if they're truly there or if it's simply an optical illusion. The collection of finds here range from clothing and accessories to translucent electronics that all push the boundaries of imagination.
See-through shoes is a trend that is prevalent throughout the fashion world as the demand for optical illusionary products is seeing a strong surge in popularity. This isn't the only time that fashion has experienced a craze with the translucent as many will recall the polyurethane bags and accessories that dominated the scene in the 90s. What's more, there are products like the see-through toaster that prepares your breakfast right before your eyes and will have you wondering if you're witnessing the work of a true wizard or if it's reality.
18 Translucent Finds
These See-Through Products Will Make You Wonder if They're Even Real:
Michael Hemsworth — Jan 11, 2013 — Fashion
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Invisible Underwear
Enjoy Your Low-Rise Jeans Worry-Free With My Panteez
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Futuristic Hardwood Heels
Givenchy Spring 2013 Shoes are Chic and Futuristic
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Intuitive Futuristic Keyboards
This Translucent Keyboard Works as Well as Those in Movies
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Contemporary Cinderella Kicks
'Invisible Shoes' by Ilanio Makes Walking a Floating Experience
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Clear Collapsible Computers
The Thomas Laenner Transparent Tablet Concept is Stunning
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Transparent Mesh Heels
Maison Martin Margiela's Perspex Boots Are Sheer
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Invisible Pebble Phones
The Fujitsu Cell Phone Concept Weighs Down the Competition
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Clear Square Block Lighting
The ToFU Table Lamp is Stunningly Ghostly and Artistic
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Invisible Earphones
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Transparent Music Boomboxes
The People People Speaker Blends with the Environment
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See Through Briefcase
Skeleton Attache
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Dandy Disguised Air Coolers
The Invisible by Michael Samoriz Keeps Rooms Cool
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Slotted Docking Stations
The PowerDock 5 Can Neatly Arrange and Juice Up Five Devices at Once
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Clear Communicating Devices
Beethoven Phone Brings Transparency to Conversations with Deaf People
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Ghostly Furniture Collections
Tokujin Yoshioka's Trims the Fat for ‘The Invisibles Lig
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Translucent Toasting Tools
Enjoy Burnt-Free Toast Forever with the Transparent Glass Toaster
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Slender Fluid Filters
Elegant Tower Glassware Purifies Tap Water for a Perfect Hydrating Drink
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Quasi Invisi-Tables
Peter Boy Shows off the F1 Coffee Table
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Carnivorous High Heels
Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth
Insanely Intricate High Heels
Charlotte Olympia Spring 2012 Collection is Mind-Blowingly Detailed
Corset Panties
The Aubade AW 2010 Lingerie Lookbook Appeals to All Sizes of Women
Cabaret Lingerie
Custom Ruffled Jasmine Sidetie Panties Unleash Your Inner Burlesque Girl
19 Stunning Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
From Sweet Cat-Printed Heels to Tough Studded Wedges
30 Futuristic Lighting Fixtures
From Fluorescent Tube Artwork to Deceptive Ceiling Lamps
25 Super Stylish Headphones
From Studded Earbuds to Glamorously Gilded Headsets
Stylishly Haute Headphones
The Molami Earbuds Collection is Pure Headonism
Nature-Loving Knickers
GreenKnickers Sells Eco-Friendly Underoos With Hilarious Ad
Reinterpreted Nostalgic Tablets
The Chalkboard Pad is a Throwback to Simpler Times
Transparent Time Keepers
The 'Chameleon Clock' for iPhone or iPad Blends In
Curvy Cooking Appliances
The EEH-Ventilator & Gas Stove Make a Steamy Cook Contraption
Chic Floral Wedges
These Ego and Greed Bowler Esp Shoes are Perfect for Spring
DIY Air Conditioning Units
The Homemade Air Conditioner is Inexpensive and Easily Assembled
Smartphone-Compatible Notebooks
Moleskine Evernote Turns Your Notes & Drawings Into Digital Form
Cameltoe Disguising Panties
Camelflage are the Perfect Underwear for Tight Pants
Hip-Hop Boombox Docks
Beatbox Portable Introduces New Amplifiers from Beats by Dr. Dre
Studded Ladylike Shoes
The Christian Louboutin Pre-Fall 2012 Lookbook Has Something for Everyone
Philanthropic Eco Canteens
The Dopper Water Bottle Helps You, Others and the Earth
Mossy Computer Peripherals
The Natural Keyboard by Robbie Tilton Reconnects People to Nature
Transparent Smartphone Designs
The Brick Concept Phone is Functionally See-Through
Innovative Ambient Air Cons
Water Wave Air Conditioner Improves Every Aspect of Your Environment
Doodling Whiteboard Lighting
The Drawlamp by Doiy Design is Playful and Practical
Wooden Keyboard Skins
The Lazerwood Keys for MacBook Pro Brings a Bit of Nature to Computers
Octagonal Music Blasters
The Yamaha PDX-11 Goes for a Stylish Rugged Look
Pom Pom Heels
The ASOS Hippie Shake Leather Sandals with T-Bar Pom Pom Detail
Stiletto-Silhouette Shoes
The Big City Sneaker Shows That Pain is Not Beauty
Thin Transforming Tablets
The ARCHOS 101 XS is Stylish and Ultra Utilitarian
Chic Mesh Runways
The Chloe Spring 2013 Promises Sleek Structured Girly Gear
Luminous Musical Docks
The t'Light S Lights Up the Home While Blasting Tunes
Fiercely Forceful Pumps
The Ruthie Davis A/W 2011 Collection Packs a Punch
Barb-Boasting Booties
The Iris van Herpen and United Nude 'Thorn' Collection is Sharply Venomous
Eclectic Seafaring Fashion
The Pedro Lourenco SS12 Collection is Intricately Layered
Circular Switch Lighting
The Cyclops Lamp by Sander Mulder is Modern and Minimalist
Tri-Device Docking Stations
The OXO Multicharger is a Shipshape Port to Power Up
Barred Earphone Concepts
Apple Headphones Give the Company's Earbuds a Run for the Money
$74,000 Pool Tables
The Martin-Bauer Tournament Table is Designed for Space-Age Rec Rooms
Dignified Diamond Branding
Evian Lady Packaging Appeals to the Elegant Woman
Cigarette Brandishing Stilettos
The Prada Smoking Lips Sandal is Racy
Off-Centered Glassware
The Decales Collection by Laurence Brabant is Quirkily Balanced
Equilibrium-Operated Illuminators
The Mieke Meijer Balance LED Lamp is Tricky to Turn on
Computer-Powered Microwaves
My Lunchbox Leaves the Task of Heating Meals to Your Office Desktop
Frozen Liquid Surfaces
The Waterfall Table by Tokujin Yoshioka
Bonfire-Inspired Lighting
Chill-Out Fireside with the Lampfire Urban Camping Fixture
Eco-Friendly Smartphone Stands
The Chisel 5 iPhone Dock Considers the Phone's Safety
Triple-Tasking Electronic Dividers
Always with Three Allows Users to Control Apps on Pop-Up Screen
Envisioned Athletic Technology
The Jeong Yong Coach Tablet Design is Fascinating
High-Fashion Tech Pumps
The Christian Louboutin 'Lady Peep' Heels are Infused with Computer Chips
Intense Inferno Heels
The Barbara Bui Flame Metallic Leather Pumps are Electrifyingly Fashionable
Pumped-Up Paisley Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Orient Express Booties Boast Impressive Prints
Hellish High Heels
MrRobbieRotten Crafts Glow-in-the-Dark Spiked Zombie Pumps for Badass Chicks
Burden-Bearing Docks
The Boris Cell Mate Carries your Smartphone to Full Charge
Adaptable Entertainment Devices
The Samsung Home Theater System Moves With You Around the Room
African Drum-Inspired Amplifiers
The JBL Jembe Modernizes a Traditional Instrument
Magnetic Strip Money Savers
The Zenona Piggy Bank Sucks Savings From Your Credit Card
Drawstring Fan-Like Lighting
The Greta Pendent Lamp is Conveniently Customizable
22 Billiard Hustles
From Light Sensor Pool Tables to Billiards-Inspired Fruit Bowls
Delightful Sounding Decanters
Incalmi Carafes Were Designed for Their Acoustics
Designer Olympic High Heels
The 'Opening Ceremony Platform Sandal' is Ready for the Olympians
Rocker Victorian Booties
The Steve Madden Tarnney Stud-Detail Boots are Deliciously Spikey
Wildly Sculptural Footwear
The Casadei Spring 2012 Collection is Intricate and Detailed
Game Console Cooking Devices
The NES Toaster Crisps Bread While Providing Nostalgia
Candy-Coated Footwear
Casadei Studded-Heel Platform Pump Shows Off Deliciously Sweet Studs
Affordable Touchscreen Tabletops
The Templeman Automation Playsurface is Interactive
iPhone Lighting
The Apple iPhone Light Stand Concept Keeps Your Desk Well-Lit
Balancing Act Booties
Trippen Dream Shoes Have a Strappy, Unconventional Aesthetic
Circling Cellphone Hubs
The RING iPhone Dock Revolves for a Range of Viewing Orientations
Induction Living Rooms
Cooking Table by Young Cahn Choo Creates Community
Transparent Seating
The Invisibles by Tokujin Yoshioka is an Optical Illusion
Enlightening Smartphone Alerts
The Wake-To-Light Alarm Clock Rouses You in a Reasonable Manner
Monstrous MC Boombox Docks
Beatbox Beats by Dr. Dre Blasts Tunes in Style
Techno Team Speakers
The Pioneer STEEZ is the World's First Breakdance-Specific Boombox
Contemporary Tree-Like Ventilators
Foliage Air Conditioner Offers Sustainable Cooling
Shiftable Concept Keypads
Wan Fu Chun's Puzzle Keyboard Keeps You Be In Charge of Your CPU Keys
Abstract Wave-Designed Heels
The uGapp Shoes by Iskender Asanaliev is Unconventional
Handy Suctioned Headsets
Octopus Earbuds Stick Firmly to Your Smartphone to Evade Entanglement
Fire Trail-Inspired Lighting
The After Image Floor Lamp Symbolizes a Korean Custom
Pinched Glass Lighting
The Press Lamp by NENDO is Soft, Subtle and Minimalist
Downward-Dispensing Bread Browners
The QuickServe Toaster Reduces the Risk of Singed Fingers
Giraffe-Like Lighting
The GIFU Lamp Collection is Inspired by Savannah Fauna
Clunky High-Fashion Heels
The Michael Kors Mary-Jane Pumps Bring Big and Bulky Back in Style
Translating Page-Savers
The Bookmark Dictionary Enhances Literary Comprehension
Remote Control Keyboards
The Control Fly Mouse Has a Surprising Range of 15 Meters
Mesh Skirt Suits
Alexander Wang Spring 2012 Collection Puts a Spin on See-Through Style
Convertible Notebook Tablets
The Eee Pad by ASUS Transforms Into a Functional Laptop
Curvaceous Room-Coolers
The Ribbon Ceiling Fan is an Innovative Way to Beat the Heat
Water-Powered Air Coolers
The Windball Uses Evaporating Air to Chill Hot Rooms
Wireless Wooden Keyboards
The Oree Board is Both Timeless and Cutting-Edge
Polaroid Media Printers
The Oksu Digital Data Printer Delivers Visuals and Virtual Links
Barcode Translators
The Finger Reader Makes Grocery Shopping Easier on the Blind
Aromatic Candy Headphones
Listen to Music and Be Intoxicated with the Scented Gummi Bear Earbuds
Stellar Star Lighting
Stella Light by Tokujin Yoskioka for the Swarovski Crystal Palace
Ear-Preserving Earphones
Non-Destructive Headphones are Designed to Keep Your Ears Healthy
Multi-Colored LED Keyboards
The Imperator Pro Gaming Keyboard is a Flashy Computer Accessory
Submersible Computer Peripherals
The Logitech K310 Keyboard is Waterproof and Slob-Resistant
Glowing Kitchen Appliances
The HJC Design Toaster for Peel UK is Sleek and User-Friendly
Waning Lunar Seating
The Moon Chair by Tokujin Yoshioka Looks Like it has a Gravitational Pull
Campfire Treat Kits
The S'More to Love 'S'More Maker' Allows Users to Cook Snacks Sans Flames
Glassy Couture Boutiques
The Issey Miyake '123 5' Boutique is Gorgeous
Mini Omni-Directional Speakers
Sony SA-NS500 Fills Rooms with Full Range Sound
Cave-Like Coffee Tables
The Stalac Coffee Table by The Practice of Everyday Design is Stalactacula
Photovoltaic Air-Coolers
The Gree Electric Appliances Solar Air Conditioner is a Green Machine
Breaded Cartoon Flash Drives
The ‘USB Toaster Hub’ Will Add Delight to Your Desk
Accordion-Inspired Kitchen Appliances
The Crisp Toaster Concept Folds to Free Up Counter Space
Sultry Skin-Baring Gowns
The Censored Statement Dress by Richety Rack is Classically Seductive
Do-All Touchscreen Tech Concepts
The AC Portable Office Functions as Both a Tablet and Printer
Souffle Meringue Headpieces
It's Ok My Dear Designs Delectable Head Decor
Neo-Nostalgic Bread Browners
The Bao Toaster Goes Low-Tech to Encourage Tactile Interaction
Braille-Infused Phones
LG Touch Allows Users to Feel Clothing Material While Shopping Online
Alien Aqua Containers
Water Bottles by Francesco Zorzi Reinvent Liquid Dispensing
High Heel Bottle Stoppers
Nine West Enters a New Era With Its 'Love Fury' Fragrance
Gorgeous Gold Speakers
These Ancient Gold Zikmu Speakers are Divine
Shower Head Wine Carafes
The 'Rain Man Decanter' is a Fun Way to Serve Wine
Massive Wood Ventilators
The Big Fan by Szostak Will Blow You Away
Self-Chilling Cocktail Containers
The Rapid Ice Cooling Carafe Will Get Your Cocktails Ice-Cold
H2O Cartridge Carafes
The P2 Water Purifier is Adds Ease to Clean Water Access
Incandescent Alarm Clocks
The Light Bulb Radio is Designed to Wake You Up and Light Up the Night
Mod Mesh Baskets
Net by Linn Kandel Simultaneously Conceals and Reveals its Contents
Sign Language Translators
MyVoice Will Help the Hearing-Impaired Communicate
Clear Curvy Carafes
This Brita Water Jug Concept Matches the Fluid Nature of its Contents
Perfect Timing Snack Machines
The Snack Master Toaster from UNOLD Is a One-Stop Gadget
Desktop Air Conditioners
The Balance MCC is Designed to Quickly and Safely Change the Temperature
Indestructible Metallic Buds
Monster Jamz Headphones Provides Solid Sounds & Heavy Protection
Canteen Dairy Containers
The Milk-Tumbler Turns the Liquid into a Convenient Water-Like Commodity
Winter Furniture Collections
The Yoshioka Snowflake Exhibit Brings the Cool to Milan
Multi-Outlet Travel Adapters
Energizer iSurge Charging Station Charges Several Devices at Once
Pious Prismatic Creations
The Rainbow Church by Tokujin Yoshioka is a Pretty Place of Worship
Visual Barcode Scanners
See Assistive Techology Makes it Easier for the Blind to Shop
Raging Avian Earbuds
Angry Birds Tweeters Makes an Invasion to the Headphone Market
Two-Material Tea Sets
The Times Tableware Collection Brings a Playful Element to Modernity
Crowdsourced Citrus Juicers
With JUS, Just Squeeze, Pour, and Store
Grand Canyon Tables
Saal Design Collections Fulfill Everyone's Needs
Lady Lingo Translaters
The Manslator Device Will Save Your Relationship
World Travel Gadgets
The Talking 30 Language Translator is a Global Expedition Must-Have
Wired Word Searchers
A Digital Pocket Dictionary Camera Helps You Seem Smart
Strip Screen Translators
The View Trans Helps to Decode Foreign Languages from Written Text
Woven Coffee Tables
The Siren Coffee Table by Svilen Gamolov
Twisted Tables
Mattia Bonetti's Furniture Meanders Over to New York's Paul Kasmin Gallery
Rapper Text Translaters
The Riff Raff Converter Changes the Capitalization of Your Words
Circuitous Coffee Tables
Twist Table by Benoit Deneufbourg is Spun from the Ground Up