Honoring Azzedine Alaïa’s legacy, the maison’s collections hold an artful balance. These ballet flats boast velvet uppers designed with crossed buckle straps, and their silhouette nods to traditional Japanese footwear.

Upper: velvet
Lining: fabric
Sole: fabric insole, rubber sole
Item number: P01045981

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.