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When it comes to shoe trends, this year has seen a resurgence of the aughts’ favorite flat—the ballet pump. These pointe-inspired shoes have taken center stage, gracing the runways of fashion powerhouses like Alaïa, Miu Miu, and MM6 Maison Margiela, while also appearing on the impeccably manicured feet of street-style icons worldwide. (Vogue even crowned them “the It shoe of 2023” earlier this year.) However, influential dressers like Hailey Bieber and Lily-Rose Depp are now favoring ballet pumps with a block heel, which are a playful twist on the classic flats.
This week, for a day out with husband Justin, Hailey opted for a minimalist off-duty look, layering a cream button-down shirt over a white T-shirt, which she then styled with a black A-line miniskirt. As for the accessories, she kept things classic with black Saint Laurent sunglasses, gold Bottega Veneta drop earrings, and a custom Alex Moss necklace adorned with diamonds. However, the standout element of her outfit is her black leather ballet pumps, which boast a three-inch block heel and Mary Jane–inspired straps. Of course, she paired these shoes with white socks, adding her signature preppy spin to the look.
Previously, Depp was also seen sporting a pair of similar block-heel pumps crafted by Repetto (sans the Mary Jane strap), which has provided pumps to prestigious French ballet companies like the Opéra National de Paris. Depp’s outfit had a more ’90s grunge-inspired aesthetic, as she wore her black heeled ballerinas with a peach cotton minidress and a gold cross pendant necklace. This Repetto obsession is nothing new for Depp, as she has been spotted wearing the red and black styles almost consistently since 2018.
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No matter your personal style preference, whether it’s the all-American preppy look like Hailey Bieber’s or the deliberately disheveled new-era grunge look favored by Lily-Rose Depp, a block-heel ballet pump can serve as the perfect curveball shoe choice to pair with any ensemble.
This article first appeared on British.
