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Jennifer Lopez Embraces Clear Heel Trend With Custom Femme LA Mules for John Kander’s Birthday Party

She wore the shoes with an outfit from The New Arrivals.

Jennifer Lopez helped to keep the clear heel trend alive while out in New York City on Monday, donning a pair of custom transparent mules from Femme LA to accompany her peachy satin dress. The star wore the outfit to celebrate composer John Kander’s 98th birthday.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 19: Jennifer Lopez is seen on May 19, 2025 in New York City.  (Photo by DAMEBK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Jennifer Lopez is seen on May 19 in New York City. DAMEBK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Working with stylist team Rob Zangardi and Mariel Heann, who also style the likes of Kerry Washington, Lopez was decked out in peach for the evening. She modeled a backless slipdress from The New Arrivals by Ilkyaz Ozel in a shade called Aruba. The silky floor-length dress featured spaghetti straps and a deep V-neck. The garment was accompanied by another salmon pink item, an ostrich feather jacket featuring voluminous sleeves.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 19: Jennifer Lopez is seen in Midtown on May 19, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/GC Images)
Jennifer Lopez is seen in Midtown on May 19 in New York City. TheStewartofNY/GC Images

Her neutral pink manicure is credited to Elle Gerstein, while her straight honey-hued hair was styled by Danielle Priano, and Scott Barnes provided her with a pink-tinged makeup look. Her accessories included a sparkling blush pink clutch.

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A closer look at Jennifer Lopez's shoes.
A closer look at Jennifer Lopez’s shoes. DAMEBK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Lopez’s look was completed by a pair of custom heels from Femme LA. The minimalist mule style featured a pointed sole and a simple transparent toe strap with borders on either side. A stiletto heel measuring several inches boosted the backless shoes. A popular brand emphasizing ethical production, Femme LA has been worn by several other celebrities, including Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid.

Clear heels were quite popular in the 1990s and have found new life in the 2020s. Whether it’s a style from Femme LA, the Paigely Mule from Vince Camuto, the Elle mule from Gianvito Rossi or the Holli Glass Sling from Amina Muaddi, a range of brands are catering to the enduring footwear trend.