Ballet Flats: the great fashion classic is back

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It's no surprise that classic ballet flats have been around for almost 70 years. The style was created by actress and pioneer of French style Brigitte Bardot, who requested a pair of lightweight and flexible shoes resembling real ballet slippers from designer Rose Repetto in 1956.

Today, the style remains as enduring as ever. They offer a sense of ease and comfort that other fashionable shoes may not be able to provide.

In recent seasons, they have reappeared on the runway and on our feet.Comfortable, versatile, and chic, ballet flats are experiencing a new moment of glory, although they never completely disappeared.

On the other hand, we're not talking about just any shoe, but a great fashion classic, timeless and indispensable.

More practical than Slingbacks and more feminine than Louboutin Decollete sneakers, ballet flats now have a place in our fashionista hearts more than ever.

Thanks to many variations, they are the protagonists. Firstly, those in satin, then the mesh ones, which are perfect for summer and have become a viral hit on social media.

The most searched on the internet

If your social media algorithm is in sync with mine, you may have seen these mesh flats all over your feed recently. (toes are out this summer).

An analysis revealed that Google searches for these shoes have skyrocketed, registering a three to six times increase in demand over the past two months compared to the same period in 2022.

 Also, according to the global search platform, at the top of the wish list are black ballet flats and models with rhinestones.

However, the first place on the podium is an unexpected novelty: the so-called Mary Jane Ballet Flats, which have appeared on the feet of the most influential it girls.

Seen in the front row of fashion shows during New York, London, Paris, and Milan fashion weeks, photographed on the most prestigious red carpets, the low-cut shoes with a strap across the instep are undoubtedly the most coveted and desired at the moment.

The Best Part

From elegant to casual, we can make flat shoes match any outfit for any occasion, especially because there are so many amazing options these days. From a stylish dress to skinny jeans.

I think brands have finally realized that people want to be comfortable without sacrificing their style.

Although considered a classic by many, this shoe style goes through its own trend iterations, just like every piece of clothing. 

Brands like Miu Miu and Alaïa have released their own takes on the style, the former sticking to ballet satin and the latter going in a more assertive direction with cutouts and embellishments.

No matter the price or brand, all are elegant enough to wear for the coming years. Whether you are interested in trendy pairs or prefer to stick with classics, there is a pair of flats for everyone.

By jbanaggia



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