Everybody’s Wearing Mesh Ballet Flats
For 2025, everyone’s favorite ballet flats come crafted in cool mesh, says GEORGIE LUCAS
Elegant, comfortable, eminently versatile – alongside a trusty blazer, great denim and a button-down shirt, ballet flats are firmly on the list of capsule-wardrobe essentials that you’ll wear for years to come. If you’ve been paying close attention over the past few seasons, you’re sure to have spotted many well-heeled women wearing a more directional riff of this dependable design: enter the mesh ballet flat. Like its classic leather sibling, the mesh ballet flat is truly versatile; elevating denim, pairing beautifully with tailoring, and the perfect finish for an easy-breezy summer dress.
Alaïa kick-started things back in 2022 with its sell-out fishnet ballet flats and has since served up several different takes on the design, including styles in woven leather and perforated suede. Christopher Esber is embracing the look, too, with its ‘Minette’ pair, which is covered in crystals and will work with wide-legged jeans and slip dresses alike. Alternatively, for something with a touch of color, try Khaite’s buzzy ‘Marcy’ design: the minimal ballet shape is cut in supple mesh, then reimagined with studding and embroidery – here, tiny red flowers make a subtle statement.
CHRISTOPHER ESBERMinette crystal-embellished mesh ballet flats€714.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - out of stock37 - out of stock38 - out of stock39 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock
KHAITEMarcy embroidered mesh ballet flats€940.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock37 - out of stock38 - out of stock39 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock
LE MONDE BERYLLuna crystal-embellished leather-trimmed mesh flats€411.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock35.5 - out of stock36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
TOTEMECrochet-knit flats€236.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock37 - out of stock38 - out of stock39 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock42 - out of stock
These days, Le Monde Béryl is a key footwear name to know. Founded in London, the brand’s carefully designed styles are handcrafted in Italy. This woven leather Mary Jane version of the traditional ballet silhouette is crafted in crisp white, and makes for a refreshing finishing touch to summer tailoring and maxi dresses. Alternatively, tap into the SS25 trend for red accessories and slip on the brand’s ‘Regency’ style; also woven in leather, they look chic with crisp denim or your favorite neutral linen layers.
LE MONDE BERYLRegency bow-embellished woven leather ballet flats€158.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock35.5 - out of stock36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
LOEFFLER RANDALLLandon embellished mesh ballet flats€133.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size55.56 - out of stock6.5 - out of stock7 - low stock7.5 - out of stock88.59 - low stock9.5 - out of stock10 - out of stock10.511 - low stock11.512 - out of stock
STAUDNell woven leather Mary Jane ballet flats€149.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
AQUAZZURAGioia bow-detailed leather-trimmed mesh ballet flats€298.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
When it comes to events, flats deliver crucial comfort as well as elegance. For megawatt engagements, look first to Aquazzura: the Florentine house excels at crafting refined, evening-ready footwear. This chic ‘Juliette’ design balances classic design with a contemporary appeal, trimmed in velvet, with the brand’s signature polished metal heels. They will work with everything, from your trusty LBD to a floor-sweeping evening gown.
AQUAZZURAJuliette velvet-trimmed embroidered mesh ballet flats€290.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
LOEFFLER RANDALLLeonie grosgrain-trimmed raffia Mary Jane ballet flats€133.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size5 - out of stock5.5 - out of stock6 - out of stock6.5 - out of stock7 - out of stock7.5 - out of stock8 - out of stock8.5 - out of stock9 - out of stock9.5 - out of stock10 - out of stock10.5 - out of stock11 - out of stock11.5 - out of stock12 - out of stock
MANOLO BLAHNIKHangisiflat satin-trimmed crystal-embellished flocked mesh point-toe ballet flats€548.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock43 - out of stock
Much is made of day-to-night dressing, and Gucci’s horsebit-detailed flats illustrate the concept perfectly. The timeless ballet shape will find a home in your workwear wardrobe (office-ready summer shoes can be a particular pain point, so major points here), while the hardware and detailing will transition neatly to a post-work dinner. Elsewhere in our edit, Ancient Greek Sandals’ ‘Aerati’ flats are woven in neutral raffia, then trimmed in camel leather. Pack them for your next vacation as a versatile, space-saving shoe.
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALSAerati leather-trimmed woven raffia ballet flats
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTINSweetie Jane 20 patent leather-trimmed fishnet ballet flats€645.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
LE MONDE BERYLRegency bow-embellished woven metallic leather ballet flats€263.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock35.5 - out of stock36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock40.5 - out of stock41 - out of stock41.5 - out of stock42 - out of stock
