Wherever fashion goes, controversy isn’t far behind. Divisive trends pepper the fashionscape, and Lily Collins just leaned into the conversation via a striking footwear choice. On Monday, the Emily in Paris actress was spotted mapping the streets of Soho in New York.
Pairing some all-American blue jeans in a straight-leg cut with a cropped black vest and an oversized, neatly-tailored blazer, the 35-year-old effortlessly assembled a timeless cool-girl look. In her hand, she clasped Cartier’s ‘Leather Panthère De Cartier Top-Handle Bag,’ which featured a sleek, structured design crafted from luxurious leather, in addition to the iconic Panthère motif in subtle, embossed detail and a refined top handle. Lily wore her glossy brunette hair down loose and fashioned into a chic, French-inspired bob, which paid homage to her beloved onscreen character from the hit show.
A porcelain complexion was married with a watermelon pink lip, culminating in a softly feminine makeup blend. However, all eyes fell to her shoes, which, although minimalist in design, still managed to pack a sartorial punch. Lily slipped into a pair of mesh ballet flats complete with an over-arch buckle strap.
Making a case for the on-trend shoe silhouette, the Netflix veteran announced that ballet pumps are very much here to stay. Fashion followers are well aware that mesh ballet pumps dominated the 2024 trend cycle. Championed by Alexa Chung, who has been spotted in Alaïa's cult-adored fishnet Mary Ja.