For these ballet flats, Alaïa forgoes its signature buckled uppers in favour of a more organic-feeling lace-up style, rendered in wild and striking snakeskin. The look recalls the enigmatic beauty of ancient footwear, while also nodding to the House’s present-day aesthetic – making for a flexible, comforting and lavish pair.

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The legendary Paris fashion house was founded in the sixties and by the 1980s, Tunisian sculptor and couturier, Azzedine Alaïa’s powerful, feminine silhouettes were revered worldwide. Today, his legacy prevails in dresses and ready to wear, shoes and bags, including the cult La Coeur heart bag.

Shop the new season's best flat shoes from COS, ARKET, The Row and more. From satin ballet flats to leather loafers, Mary Jane pumps to pointed toe slingback sandals, in black and white to gold, red and transparent mesh, explore elevated yet comfortable flats to wear everywhere from work to wedding parties.