Ballerinas are great, yes, but meet its trendier cousin, eyelet ballerinas. Despite their still controversial status, these objects of desire are making their way into our back-to-school wardrobe. Out with sneakers and boots, in with eyelet ballerinas from Ganni, Tommy Hilfiger and more.
How to wear eyelet ballerinas It took just a few months for ballerinas to regain their credentials with the public, after signing their big comeback under the impetus of high-profile girls and fashion designers in 2024. Several houses have made them their signature, including Miu Miu, who unveiled silky models directly inspired by dance practice, and Pieter Mulier , who, for Alaïa , created veritable fashion blockbusters worn by all the leading models and celebrities. With the start of the new school year just around the corner, it's time to ditch the beach flip-flops for some new silhouettes.
While Mary Jane versions (adopted by Zendaya ) are all the rage, ballerinas with eyelets are the most popular. So much so that Danish brand Ganni has just unveiled its own version, confirming the trend of the moment. On the program is the Eyelet Bow Ballerina Flat , presented for the first time at the brand's Autumn-Winter 2024-2025 show.
Highly feminine , they feature the brand's signature eyelet and contrasting bow. Tommy Hilfiger, meanwhile, has created a hybrid pair of Mary Jane flats with eyelet detailing throughout. But it's on the streets of Fashion Week that we can see the growing popularity o.
