Ballet Slippers for Charity: Carolina Herrera, The Row More, PHOTOS

Several esteemed designers have come together to create custom pointe shoes for the Youth America Grand Prix, the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization. These designers include Alice+Olivia, Carolina Herrera, The Row, LoveShackFancy, Dennis Basso, Michael Kors, Brian Atwood, Dylan Lauren, Vanessa Noel, Aquazurra, Khaite, Giuseppe Zanotti, Cynthia Rowley and Herve Leger.

In support of Youth America Grand Prix’s 25th-anniversary Gala, YAGP’s Pointe Project gives designers a blank canvas in the form of a pointe shoe. The slippers will be auctioned, showcasing the creativity of fashion houses through paintings, decorations, and embellishments. The gala will be held at Lincoln Center on April 18, showcasing the artistic talents of fashion designers and supporting YAGP’s mission. See photos below. 

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The Row

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Vanessa Noel

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Rosie Assoulin

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Michael Kors

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Markarian

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

LoveShackFancy

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Libby Klein

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Khaite

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Fer Da Silva

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Herve Leger

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Giuseppe Zanotti

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

The Elder Statesman

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Dylans Candy Bar

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Cynthia Rowley

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Carolina Herrera

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.

Brian Atwood

Custom pointe shoes for Youth America Grand Prix’s – the world’s largest ballet scholarship organization.