# Fairytale Footwear Maison Martin Margiela's Glass Slippers Cost a Fantastical Fortune By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-22 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-martin-margiela-glass-slippers References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/09/maison_martin_m.php) & [butterboom](http://www.butterboom.com/2009/09/21/maison-martin-margiela-glass-slippers/) If you’ve always fancied yourself a modern-day Cinderella—for example, you have your own rags-to-riches story or your significant other is a prince—then the [Maison Martin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror) Margiela glass slippers are just the shoes to put on your list. The Martin Margiela glass slippers are [limited editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs) but are available for a measly $2,580 USD per pair (hey, you’re either rich or royalty now, right?). You can also buy them for $1,277 per piece, should you feel only one shoe necessary for expressing your fantasy-turned-reality life story. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited Editions:** There is an opportunity for brands to create limited edition products that cater to consumers looking for unique and exclusive items. - **Luxury Footwear:** The luxury footwear industry can explore innovative materials and designs to create high-end shoes that appeal to consumers seeking extravagant and statement-making pieces. - **Personalized Fashion:** There is a potential for personalized fashion products, like single shoes or accessories, that allow individuals to express their unique stories and preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry, particularly high-end brands, can capitalize on the demand for luxury and exclusive products by offering limited edition footwear options. - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage the trend of personalized fashion by offering customized shoe options or accessories that cater to individual customers' tastes and narratives. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** The materials and manufacturing industry can explore innovative techniques and materials to create glass or other unconventional slippers, opening up new possibilities for unique footwear designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Limited Reflective Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabi-broken-mirror.md) - [Collaborative Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-x-christian-louboutin.md) - [Digital-First Luxury Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mmerch-1.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Metaverse Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-margiela-2.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md)