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The Dance-inspired Alternative to Ballet Flats Poised to Take Over

WWD·Diana Tsui·29 days ago
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For the last few years, ballet-inspired shoes , ballerina flats and sneaker mary jane hybrids have gripped the collective consciousness. But a new style has emerged to take its place. Meet the jazz shoe, a familiar silhouette for anyone who has taken a dance class in their youth or watched a Broadway show or two. Seen on the Celine resort 2026 runway as a part of Michael Rider’s debut collection for the brand, Rider doubled down on the shape, as it reappeared for spring 2026. And it’s not just him — the likes of Jil Sander and Dries Van Noten showed leather lace-up flats, while Bottega Veneta offered their own take for fall 2026. French singer Serge Gainsbourg was often seen in jazz shoes . Sergio Gaudenti Of course, this style isn’t new. Repetto has been making their famous Zizis for years, as famously seen on Serge Gainsbourg, Mick Jagger and Kirsten Dunst. You May Also Like But its nascent comeback can be tied to bigger footwear trends.…

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