“Designer brands have added a variety of colors and clever touches as straps to customize the silhouette for their brand.” Case in point: Miu Miu notably leaned into the traditional pointe look last year, adding a big Miu Miu logo to the strap and kicking off the balletcore trend.

Karen Giberson, president of the Accessories Council, which represents some of the world’s most notable shoe brands, echoes this when she tells Glamour that the blend of comfort and style has made the shoe an eternal classic.Īnd while the shoe has never left the zeitgeist, Giberson says it's reemerged as a fashion favorite for 2023. The ballet flat may lean prim, but its inherent versatility transcends aesthetics and personal styles.

The style has leaped from dance to fashion, landing in the wardrobe of Hollywood royalty and actual royalty alike-from Audrey Hepburn and Kate Middleton to Mindy Kaling, J.Lo, and Bella Hadid. The best ballet flats are as timeless as a crisp white T-shirt or a breezy button-down.

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