# Cinderella Glass Slippers Q by Pasquale Creates the Princesses Shoe Made of Glass By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-slippers References: [focusonstyle](http://www.focusonstyle.com/Trends/Style/couture-shoes-glass-fantasy-footwear-Q-Pasquale) & [qbypasquale](http://www.qbypasquale.com/qshoe.html) [Cinderella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney) only wishes she had worn a pair of glass slippers like this and I can bet my life she wouldn't have lost them either. Q by Pasquale has created wearable shoes made out of glass only fit for a princess. Being one-of-a-kind, 100% handmade and costing $7,500, these glass slippers literally are only affordable by a princess. The soles of the slippers are made up of an acrylic glass for durability and transparency and let's not forget the 24-karat gold embellishments. Check out the pictures for more magic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Luxury Footwear:** The creation of exquisite and exclusive footwear using traditional craftsmanship presents an opportunity for luxury brands to cater to high-end consumers. - **Transparency in Footwear Design:** Incorporating clear acrylic glass soles in footwear allows for innovative and visually striking designs that appeal to fashion-forward consumers. - **Extravagant Fashion Accessories:** The demand for unique and opulent fashion accessories, such as 24-karat gold embellished glass slippers, creates opportunities for designers to cater to individuals seeking luxury and status symbols. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can capitalize on the demand for high-end, handmade footwear by offering exclusive and unique designs that cater to affluent consumers. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Footwear manufacturers can explore incorporating acrylic glass soles into their designs to offer innovative and visually appealing footwear options to fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessory industry can tap into the market for extravagant and opulent accessories by creating and marketing unique and high-end fashion pieces like 24-karat gold embellished glass slippers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-doll-1.md) - [Ultra-Cushioned Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vomero-plus.md) - [Bejeweled Checkered Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-gollin.md)