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Gigi Hadid is jumping on the balletcore bandwagon, but she’s not rocking actual pointe shoes like her sister Bella. Rather, Gigi Hadid was just spotted in a pair of black ballet flats, officially giving the beloved shoe of the 2010s her stamp of approval.
Technically, ballet flats never actually go out of style. They’re a classic in every sense of the word, but for many, the round-toe ballet flat is absolutely tied to the late 2000s and early 2010s. It was one of the go-to shoes for the hipster, indie sleaze, twee, and Tumblr era. Ballet flats were worn with tights and miniskirts, knee socks, and skinny jeans alike. The ballet flat resurgence has been trickling down since 2022 when Vogue started noticing Instagram It girls bringing the shoes back, and now they’ve got the coveted Hadid street style inclusion too.
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The model was spotted in New York City wearing a pair of black ballet flats from Mansur Gavriel. The Dream Ballerina is one of the brand’s most popular styles and comes in various colors, including red, pink, and zebra print. It’s a bit sleeker and more modern than the ballet flats of the 2010s, with an elongated, slightly squared-off toe box. Hadid wore her pair with black pants and an oversized white button-down shirt, a sleek bun and a pair of aviator sunglasses — ideal for bopping around NYC in style and comfort.
Hadid’s exact pair retails for AED 1,450, but the good news is that so many brands make ballet flats, so there’s a pair for every budget. Target’s Jackie Ballet Flats are an affordable take on the shoe, while J.Crew’s Zoe Ballet Flats have a slightly higher price point but are made with real leather like Hadid’s Mansur Gavriels. Bring in more balletcore elements with Jeffrey Campbell’s satin Aurora Flats, with a square pointe-esque toe box, while the Schutz Arissa Nappa Leather Flat is sleek and refined.
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