Christina Aguilera & Sofía Vergara’s $3,895 Christian Louboutin Decorapump Heels

Christian Louboutin’s crystal-covered Decorapump was hard to miss during its 2012–2013 red-carpet run. The towering platform pump appeared on Serena Williams and Nicki Minaj, while Christina Aguilera gave the same statement shoe a glamorous all-black setting at the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards.

Christina Aguilera at the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards, held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena on September 16th, 2012 (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN / FayesVision)

At the September 16, 2012 ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, Aguilera wore a floor-length black Michael Kors gown with sheer lace sleeves and a thigh-high slit that put her Christian Louboutin heels on full display.

Christina Aguilera in a long figure-hugging black dress from Michael Kors with a daring leg slit that showed off her heels perfectly

A metallic box clutch, sparkling jewelry, and her colorful dip-dyed ponytail completed the look.

Christina Aguilera playfully puckers up beside Target mascot Bullseye at the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards in Pasadena, accessorizing her black Michael Kors gown with sparkling jewelry and a crystal-covered box clutch

The real focal point was the Christian Louboutin Decorapump, a 160mm platform pump from the designer’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection.

Crafted in black suede and covered with geometric crystal embellishments, the shoe paired a towering 6.25-inch stiletto heel with a substantial hidden platform and Louboutin’s signature lacquered red sole. The heavily embellished style originally retailed for $3,895.

Against Aguilera’s black Michael Kors gown, the crystal-covered pumps supplied most of the look’s sparkle. Her metallic box clutch picked up the shoes’ silver-toned embellishments without competing.

Close-up of Christina Aguilera’s Christian Louboutin Decorapump 160mm heels, featuring black suede, geometric crystal embellishments, towering 6.25-inch stilettos, platform soles, and the designer’s signature red bottoms

Sofía Vergara Styles the Same Christian Louboutin Decorapumps

The Decorapump returned to the red carpet the following year, this time on Sofía Vergara.

At the “Discover Many Hopes” charity event in New York City on June 19, 2013, the Modern Family star paired the crystal-covered Louboutins with another little black dress, giving the dramatic platform pumps a noticeably different setting.

Sofia Vergara wearing a pair of crystal-encrusted pumps from Christian Louboutin for the “Discover Many Hopes” charity event in New York City on June 19, 2013 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Vergara wore a textured, figure-hugging black dress with geometric sheer cutouts along the sides, keeping the palette simple while adding sparkle through her accessories.

Sofia Vergara sizzled in a textured and figure-hugging black dress with peek-a-boo cutouts on the sides (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Oversized drop earrings and a diamond-encrusted cuff echoed the light-catching finish of her shoes, but the Christian Louboutin Decorapumps remained the standout accessory.

Their black suede base worked naturally with the dress, while the geometric crystals turned the towering red-soled platforms into the most dramatic part of the look.

Rear view of Christian Louboutin Decorapump 160mm heels, highlighting the geometric crystal embellishments, towering stilettos, thick platforms, and signature lacquered red soles

The heavily embellished pumps also fit neatly into Louboutin’s long-running tradition of glittering and crystal-covered statement shoes.

Front view of the Christian Louboutin Decorapump pumps, showing the intricate crystal pattern covering the black suede platform silhouette

The original Christian Louboutin Decorapump is now sold out, but the designer still produces crystal-covered red soles in the same extravagant spirit.

As of August 2026, Farfetch carries Christian Louboutin crystal-embellished shoes, including crystal-covered pumps, Miss Z styles, and strass sandals, while Nordstrom also stocks crystal-embellished Christian Louboutin heels such as the Miss Z Degrastrass pumps, Rosa Z slingback sandals, and Doria Crystal Check pumps.

Christian Louboutin Decorapump 160mm platform pump in black suede, covered in geometric crystal embellishments and finished with a towering 6.25-inch stiletto heel and signature red sole

Why Crystal Christian Louboutin Heels Keep Returning to the Red Carpet

Christian Louboutin’s crystal-covered shoes have stayed in celebrity rotation for a simple reason: they photograph beautifully and are instantly recognizable. Styles such as the Degrastrass pumps combine dense crystal embellishment with the brand’s signature red sole, giving otherwise simple gowns and cocktail dresses a sharper, more theatrical finish.

The appeal is especially strong on the red carpet, where crystals catch flashes from every angle and transparent or lightly structured uppers can create a glass-slipper effect without overwhelming the rest of the look. For stars including Jennifer Lopez, Hailee Steinfeld, Rita Ora, and Kristen Wiig, that combination of sparkle, height, and unmistakable Louboutin detailing has made crystal heels an easy choice for high-visibility events.