Emily Ratajkowski Is the Latest Star to Embrace the Ballet Flat Trend
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Emily Ratajkowski looking classically New York in a pair of black leather ballet flats while walking around Manhattan today. The model’s footwear featured a classic, slim ballet shoe silhouette, down to the elastic strap across the foot.
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Recently, the “My Body” author has been spotted in New York in her favorite casual cool-girl sneakers. On April 1, she wore a pair of trendy black Puma Speedcat sneakers, swapping them out for a bold red pair on April 16. The day prior, she rocked another pair of it-girl kicks, Adidas Sambas.
Ratajkowski is often spotted walking around New York City, as she was, with a cup of coffee this morning. The sighting comes after the release of a tropical new Victoria Secret summer campaign starring the model, featuring vacation-ready bikinis, beach pants and bustier from the lingerie brand.
Emily Ratajkowski’s Shoe Style
Reinventing herself as something of a dedicated sneakerhead over the past few years, Emily Ratajkowski has preferred Puma, Adidas, Vans and Nike as her signature go-to brands when out and about. When going for a more elevated look, the model tends to favor bold boots from Proenza Schouler, Celine and Stuart Weitzman, as well as strappy sandals, mules and pointed-toe pumps, sometimes from affordable brands like Aldo and Femme.
Ballet Flats
Ballet flats emerged as a women’s shoe style in the 1950s and soon caught on as a comfortable choice between heels and sneakers. The style was especially popular in the noughties, though it has stayed in fashion over the decades for its versatility. Spring 2024 brought with it a resurgence of the ballet flat trend, including styles that embrace other current trends, such as mesh shoes and Mary Janes.
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