Katie Holmes Wears Every Fashion Editor’s Favorite Ballet Flat

Katie Holmes Wears Every Fashion Editors Favorite Ballet Flat
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Miu Miu’s ballet flats are a beloved staple for fashion editors. The satin pairs seen at the brand’s fall 2022 show swiftly attained cult status (they were named among the hottest products in the world last year by fashion search engine Lyst), and British Vogue’s contributing beauty editor Tish Weinstock loves hers so much she wore them on her wedding day The buckled styles from spring 2016, meanwhile, are a familiar sight at Vogue House.

The shoes have found a new fan in Katie Holmes, who wore a black pair to the Theater World Awards in New York on June 5 with a diaphanous maxi skirt and a blazer. 

Miu Miu leather ballet flats

Versions of the shoe with gingham or black ribbon ankle ties appeared on the runway, but Katie chose a plain patent pair without the ribbon adornment.

Miu Miu crystal-embellished Mary Jane ballet flats

Miu Miu logo band ballet flats

This isn’t Katie’s first time in the brand’s signature flats. Back in 2008, when she was rocking a pixie haircut, she wore a shimmering red pair with baggy jeans, a raspberry-hue V-neck sweater and Chloé’s Paraty bag—a very Noughties look. Testament to their enduring appeal, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Katie wearing those red Mary-Janes this summer.

Katie wearing Miu Miu ballet flats back in 2008.

Katie wearing Miu Miu ballet flats back in 2008.

James Devaney