The fashion set’s most coveted shoe this summer isn’t a practical Birkenstock or a simple minimalist slide. No, it’s a fishnet ballet flat, a continuation of the non-shoe shoe trend. Jennifer Lawrence championed the trend when she was spotted out and about in New York City with a friend today wearing a netted flat. The surprising Alaïa style retails for $850, features a silver buckle and a rubber sole—but the upper is totally fishnet. You’ve gotta love a closed-toe shoe that still forces you to get a pedicure.
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Mesh flats are more popular than you may assume, given their counterintuitive nature. Brands such as Khaite, Dear Frances, and Loeffler Randall have all released their own interpretations of the see-through look. Bottega Veneta even has netted stilettos, in case you want to show off your toes and be party-ready.
But Jennifer Lawrence is onto something with the practical flat version: It’s decidedly breezier for summer than a socks-and-sneakers pairing, yet just as comfy. Plus, there’s something more interesting about it than your standard ballet flat—it’s cooler, more unexpected. It’s a shoe that makes you do a double take. And why blend in, when you can stand out? We also love how the star styled it, with a classic white tee and baggy jeans. A good statement shoe does all the work for you!
This article first appeared on British Vogue.
