WANT! Booming in Ballet Flats
The sun is coming out, and the ballet flats are coming on. With places to go and people to see, slipping on a fashionable shoe quickly is a must. Ballet flats are a staple that have made this easy. From Tory Burch to Miu Miu, heels have taken a break from the runway this season as this particular silhouette takes notice from designers.
Tory Burch Spring 2024 + Miu Miu SS24
Ballet flats bring a youthful look to any outfit while still holding a certain elegance that makes it a perfect shoe for all ages. Tory Burch styled these ballet flats with a variety of short dresses while Miu Miu paired them with androgynous jackets and denim slacks.
Designed in an array of materials, from leather to mesh, there is no singular niche that could lay claim to these shoes.
From Left To Right:
Courtesy of Phillip Lim
https://31philliplim.com/products/id-mesh-mary-jane-flat-1?_pos=3&_sid=902c01304&_ss=r
Courtesy of Maison Margiela
Courtesy of Miu Miu
Courtesy of Chanel
A classic leather jacket and jeans? Black leather ballet flats pair perfectly, providing a cohesive, graceful edge.
https://www.miumiu.com/us/en/p/leather-ballerinas/5F210E_070_F0002_F_005
A frilly skirt and off-the-shoulder top? Accessorize with the tabi ballerina shoes from Maison Margiela. Sturdy yet dainty, these shoes provide unique detail to a finished fit.
https://www.maisonmargiela.com/en-us/tabi-ballerinas-S58WZ0042P3753T6172.html
Going to the office? These ballet flats from Chanel could do no wrong. Chic, classic, and official.
https://www.chanel.com/us/fashion/p/G02819B16621NX900/ballet-flats-lambskin-grosgrain/
Ballet flats are a diverse shoe; simple yet elevates any look. While one might see them as mostly feminine, this style of footwear also offers androgyny. Just as loafers have become unisex in the world of fashion, so too is the trajectory of ballerina-based shoe wear. They allow you to decide whether to make a statement or blend into the movement of everyday life. They are both timeless and comfortable which is why ballet style shoes will always rise to any occasion. For every day, forever, and especially this summer.
Dior Winter Collection 2024 showcased male models wearing ballet flats.
Start the search for your perfect ballet flat now! With many options of brands and styles, shopping for this shoe will be a fun adventure.
Article by Seana Watson, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Tearsheets by Nicolas Harris, Graphic Design Intern, PhotoBook Magazine
WANT! Created by Ayoka Lucas
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