Peep Toes: The See-Through Mesh Ballet Flat Trend

You may have seen the return of the traditional ballet flat, but now this style is getting a makeover thanks to the latest thriving trend of mesh flats.

The semi-transparent shoe first came on the scene when the ever so stylish Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen of The Row featured it within a 2019 runway.

From this moment, the semi-transparent shoe has been simmering behind-the-scenes, waiting for its launch into the limelight, and the time has finally come.

New York label Khaite released its signature crystal-embellished mesh ballet flats for Spring/Summer 2023, and people just can’t seem to get enough.

Sensing the obsession, much-loved brands of Loeffler Randall, Christian Louboutin, Malone Souliers, and Piferi are among the designers now embracing the trend with their own unique spin.

The success of the ballerina mesh flat has even found a fan in the internet’s current favourite ‘It’ girl, Sofia Richie. Following her rise to style icon, the youngest daughter of Lionel Richie was seen wearing the ALAÏA mesh and patent-leather ballet flats, and TikTok could not get enough of the sophisticated look.

While seen as an unexpected trend, the mesh flat may just be everything you need to jazz up your wardrobe.