Slipper Report: Cinderella on stilettos

There aren't many women who can resist the allure of Cinderella's glass slipper.

To celebrate next month's release of Disney's live-action version of Cinderella - starring Downton Abbey's Lily James in the title role and Cate Blanchett as her wicked stepmother - nine international shoe designers have created glass slippers that are on sale at Harrods.

Jimmy Choo

"This story ignites a love affair and fascination with shoes that never dies. The power they have to transform is instilled from a young age and the fantasy remains alive forever. I wanted to create a shoe that felt magical, with alluring sparkle and a feminine, timeless silhouette evoking those childhood emotions."

Salvatore Ferragamo

''The magic of a shoe that turns a woman into a princess and gives her the feeling of walking on clouds is a universal dream. A modern Cinderella fairy tale of rediscovering a soft sensuality and a powerful femininity. A shoe made of transparency and light: the cage heel, an iconic symbol of Salvatore Ferragamo, is covered with Swarovski crystals."

Charlotte Olympia

''This transparent platform shoe made with my signature PVC and perspex materials is adorned with star and crystal detailing as befits any princess."

Stuart Weitzman

''Cinderella in 2015 has a timeless appeal. The diamond and translucent bootie enhances the vision I have of her."

Renee Caovilla

"Shoes are works of art. They grant wishes and raise emotions. This is how dreams come true in our fairy tale."

Paul Andrew

''Cinderella's glass slipper represents every woman's dream shoe. The story, a classic, inspired me to use my iconic pointed toe silhouette, which I embellished with an array of hand-encrusted Swarovski crystals to create the ultimate fantasy shoe. I used transparent PVC to create a 'glass' effect and ivory suede for luxurious texture and dimension."

Nicholas Kirkwood

''Cinderella has both delicate and strong qualities as a character. The moment of transformation emphasises both and gave me the design inspiration to create a piece that spoke to the film's magic."

Jerome Rousseau

''The stroke of midnight is a wonderful element of the Cinderella fairy tale. It adds tension and intensity to the story. I was inspired by that when I designed this style for Cinderella and the result is a dramatic midnight-blue glitter sandal on a sky-high heel. The clear strap is reminiscent of the crystal slipper, while the refined gold and silver trims add the right amount of whimsy to the design."