Zoë Kravitz Is the Ballet Flat Poster Girl We Never Knew We Needed

Chances are you’ve seen Zoë Kravitz’s paparazzi pictures, and a few themes always stay consistent. She’s either with Harry Styles. Looking impossibly cool. Or more often than not wearing ballet pumps.

Unlike other celebrities who rotate through endless It-shoes, Kravitz has made the ballet flat her off-duty signature. She leans on them like a uniform, and the styling possibilities seem endless. A sheer mesh skirt, a slip of satin, and a pair of black ballet flats. A butter-yellow sundress, worn loose and easy, grounded with simple ballerinas. Even her most casual looks - baggy jeans puddling at the hem, or a vintage baseball top, are tied together by the same quiet shoe. The result is a wardrobe that feels both deliberate and undone, with ballet flats serving as the anchor.

Of course, Kravitz isn’t operating in a vacuum. The ballet flat has staged a full scale comeback over the past two years, emerging as one of fashion’s most irresistible revivals. They’ve appeared everywhere from Simone Rocha’s glossy runway to street-style snaps at more Fashion Weeks you can count, embraced by a generation that grew up with them and a new one discovering their appeal. And while you might still associate them with your school uniform, these are far from the pairs you wore in primary school. Luxe leather, satin finishes, and a elevated silhouette that are far more comfortable.

As for the exact pairs Kravitz owns, the jury’s still out. She’s been linked to The Row’s Mary Jane styles, but ultimately, a ballet flat is a ballet flat. The beauty lies in its simplicity: a rounded toe, a soft finish, a barely-there heel. It’s democratic, it’s accessible, and when styled by someone like Kravitz, it’s undeniably chic.

And now, as we edge into autumn, the ballet flat feels more relevant than ever. It’s the ideal transition shoe, lighter than a boot but sturdier than a sandal. Easy to slip on and easy to wear. Kravitz has proved you can pair them with practically anything, from the dressiest of slip skirts to the most beaten up denim. Consider this your cue: the season of the ballet flat is here, and Zoë Kravitz is leading the way.

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Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..

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