Delicate and Imbued With Elegance: Ballet Flats Are Back!

Once symbolic of hyper-feminine codes, these shoes now highlight a constant evolution of perspective, no longer succumbing to the soles of ballerinas but are meant for everyone.

August 21, 2022

Author: Maddie Street
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Promoting an embodiment of modernity and sophistication, the era of ballet flats has officially returned! What once belonged predominantly on the soles of ballerinas has made its way off the stage and into the collections of some of fashion’s biggest conglomerates. Reinvented and imbued with the latest new wave fashion codes, these lightweight shoes have evolved into some of fashion’s most versatile yet intricate pieces.

Symbolic of hyper-feminine codes, these shoes now signify a constant evolution of perspective, an evolving definition of beauty, shown through the diffusion of what constitutes a ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ wardrobe. With designers applying their own modern twists, and sophisticated craftsmanship to the flat, it’s safe to say these shoes no longer succumb to the soles of ballerinas but are meant for everyone and all.

So whether you’re hitting the town for a bit of mid-day shopping or attending a fabulous event at the Met, these flats provide the perfect subtle sophistication. That being said, if you are a designer fanatic or simply searching for something ultramodern and elegant, we’ve got you covered.