Some of you may have witnessed the evolution of high heel trends as of the last few seasons. Sometimes referred to as the statement shoe, they’re often an attention grabber.

Christian Louboutan red heelThe latest of these high heel trends is the decorated heel. For several decades, the actual heel of the high heel has been simply, well, overlooked.

Christian Louboutin started using what became his signature, a red sole and heel, and that may have been when other designers started considering what they could do with the heel. (Please comment if you can add to this theory)

We now have heels which are elaborately embellished or decorated, and that’s not all! The heels have transformed into amazing pieces of art. They have also transformed the heel completely to the point that it is becoming about design. Exciting times for shoes lovers everywhere!

We now present some interesting recent trends and developments in high heel design…

Christian Dior Shoe - Diamante Heel

Christian Dior – Diamante heel

Jimmy Choo – Mondrian heel

Christian Dior

Miu Miu floral carved heels

Miiu Miu heels with crystals

Miu Miu heels with crystals