If you were to survey fashion editors across the country on their ultimate luxury buys, you’d likely get a fairly varied result. Whilst some covet The Row’s Margaux bag, others can’t look beyond a Birkin, and though some are besotted by fresh-on-the-scene designers, others are loyal to the heritage brands that paved the way.
There is however, one thing that I believe you would find that they agreed on—and that is that they are universally coveting a new pair of shoes from French fashion house Alaïa.
Whilst Alaïa has been a fashion favourite since its conception in 1964, it’s never garnered quite this much attention. Catching on to the ballet flats craze that took over last year, Alaïa’s crystal, mesh and perforated ballet flats rapidly became the hottest commodity on the market. Styled by the stars, the ballet flats quickly transcended other popular styles to become the footwear style of the season.
With a list of owners that reads as a who’s who of the fashion world, the cult-shoes have made their way into the wardrobe of so many of our favourite celebrities. Styled by the likes of Dakota Johnson, Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lawrence, the covetable buy is backed by those in-the-know.
As the winter months fall behind us, it’s harder to resist the growing appeal of the breezy styles. Whilst my heart is bound to their crystal, mesh and perforated flats, the brand hosts a robust collection that included knee-high boots and sky high heels.
To shop the shoes that fashion-people can’t get over, read on to discover our edit of Alaïa ballerina shoes to shop right now, alongside more shoe styles the brand has to offer for 2024.
Get in quick, as these are already selling out.
There’s no other shoe I’d rather style this summer.
Tapping into both the crystal and the mesh flats trend, this is at the top of so many editors wish lists.
Style with wide leg trousers or wear with blue jeans.
Wear with a white maxi skirt or style with jeans.
Add some shimmer to your step.
The red accessories trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
A party shoe you can last all night in.
This also comes in light blue.
Wear with a tonal peach outfit to tap onto one of this years biggest colour trends.
Style with a suit or dress up your denim.
These might be the best slippers I’ve ever stumbled upon.
These sleek slingbacks will quickly become a wardrobe staple.
I’m banking these ahead of Valentine’s Day.
This innovative design offers a playful take on a classic heel.
