Back in October last year (2016), Karl Lagerfeld sent models down the runway with ballerina flats on their feet to showcase Chanel’s Spring-Summer 2017 Ready-to-Wear collection — a nod, no doubt, to Gabrielle Chanel’s introduction of the idea of elegant and comfortable shoes into the House vocabulary, and really, to the fashion world.
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Indeed, practical yet chic, a nice pair of flats can certainly take you a long way as you go about your daily tasks. And as proven by design maestro Karl Lagerfeld, even the world of high fashion has embraced that fact.
The thing is, while a pair of sexy heels can have the distinct ability to accentuate one’s silhouette, it is the humble flats that’s the best friend of pregnant women and busy mums all around the world. Which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 of our favourite stylish flats we feel are worth investing in that have just hit the boutiques.
Read on to find out where to get them.
Chanel two-tone ballerinas in beige and black leather, price upon applications, available at Chanel boutiques.Pedder Red flats, S$240, available at Pedder on Scotts, 6 Scotts Road, Level 2 Scotts Square.Aquazzura Biscotto Christy Flats, S$750, available at LaPrendo.
Roger Vivier Gommette Tattoo Love Ballerina flats, S$1030, available at Roger Vivier, #02-12F, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd, Ngee Ann City.
ISABEL MARANT Étoile Lili python-effect leather ballet flats, US$315, available at Net-a-Porter.Pretty Ballerinas Audrey Black Button Up My Heart Flats, S$360, available at Pretty Ballerinas, Paragon Shopping Centre (#02-47) and Takashimaya Shopping Centre (#b1-50).Gommino loafers from Tod’s, price S$720, available at Tod’s boutiques at Paragon (#01-48) and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (#B1-108)Charlotte Olympia flats, price upon application, available at Pedder on Scotts 6 Scotts Road, Level 2 Scotts Square.Repetto Cendrillon Bulle flats in light gold, S$490, available at Repetto boutiques.Melissa Space Love III flats, S$135, available at Melissa Shoes stockists.
