Mesh flat shoes have landed in the fashion world
It seems that "non-shoe"ism is part of what makes the mesh flat shoe trend more trendy and elegant than ever!
Only on the spring-summer 2024 women's catwalks in New York, London, Milan and Paris, fashionistas were able to admire more than 230 shows, with nearly 9,600 looks presented. Thus, the number of shoes produced to serve the shows also entered the world's fashion industry with countless impressive designs. And one thing's for sure, if you're not a barefoot fan like Shawn Mendes, you'll need a pair of shoes to complete your summer outfit. The male singer with the hit song "Treat you better" is one of the rare artists who has not worn shoes or sandals many times in public. Of course, his "non-shoe" philosophy can be Explained from the prominent foot-hugging flat shoe trends from 2022. Among them, The Row, Proenza Schouler or Tory Burch are the leading brands in the fashion industry. Up to now, with more classic options such as flats, ballet shoes,... the non-shoe formula is still quietly creeping into the world of fashion. If you are a true shopaholic, you will surely have seen "mesh-shoe" - a design that develops the definition of "non-shoe", which has gradually appeared in the fashion mix.
At the end of 2018, Bottega Veneta introduced mesh high heels in the pre-fall 2019 collection. Next, as discussed above, shoe styles with a shape that hugs the foot and are made of sock-like fabric appeared. on the runways of The Row, Alaïa,... And finally, mesh flat shoes. There are many ways to explain the silent rise of these flat mesh shoes. The first is the continuous rise of flat-soled styles, strappy ballet shoes, thin-soled flip-flops, transparent high heels, and even jelly-soled sandals,... The second comes from its ventilation properties, the ability to quickly evaporate, cooling your feet in the hot weather of summer days. Finally, the material, mesh is always on the rise from trendy catwalks to daily fashion mixes on the streets, celebrities as well as KOLs are constantly promoting it, it is not difficult to predict mesh shoes will gradually become popular.
Speaking of mesh shoes, Alaia is not the only brand displaying ballet mesh shoes with highlights of alternating beads on impressive criss-cross lines. 3.1 Phillip Lim also promptly introduced the Mary Jane Flat pair with a simpler version. And of course, we cannot help but mention the most basic mesh version from Bottega Veneta or Khaite. After 6 months of performance, all mesh shoes appearing in the recent Spring/Summer 2024 season have landed on the store shelves of the above brands.
Mesh flat shoes can be combined with the same formula as ballet shoes, or can help the wearer be more elegant and sophisticated when combined with long skirts or trousers, etc. It can be said that mesh flat shoes are like a version. More streamlined and elegant than regular ballet shoes. That's why this shoe style will be a suitable piece for individuals who love minimalism and basicity in their wardrobe.
