If there's only one ballet flats I recommend, it's Repetto.
In 1947, Rose Repetto opened a small workshop in Paris to make dancing shoes for her son Roland petit, a dancer. Rose Repetto's handmade shoes were more comfortable and durable than regular ballet shoes, so other dancers asked for the shoes to be ordered, and the Repetto name became a living signature. In 1959, Rose Repetto officially opened its first store at 22 rue de la Paix in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Repetto, who has always been a professional dancer maker, received a special order one day, and popular actress Brigitte Bardot asked for a flat shoe that was similar to the style of ballet shoes, but could be worn every day. Trained as a professional ballet, bardot was about to take on her blockbuster film "And God Created Woman", and the Cendrillon ballerina was born, which became one of Repetto's most iconic designs and became known as B.B (short for Bardot's name), which is still popular today. Serge Gainsbourg, a French musical genius of the generation, is also a fan of Repetto, and he wears only white Zizi shoes. Throughout the sixties and seventies, Repetto was in the limelight.
The secret to Repetto's lightness and comfort is the ingenious backstitching method. The artisans cut diagonal notches into the cut sole, sewn it to the upper, and then turn the entire shoe inside out to place the insole and secure the heel. The overall method contains a precise calculation, which not only collects the stitching, but also hides two-thirds of the thickness of the sole, so that the shoe body is not easy to wear and tear, and the foot feels lighter.
As the staple star of the wardrobe, Repetto is known as the brand that best represents the spontaneous and dexterous Parisian chic (Parisian fashion). The Cendrillon Ballerina collection is one of the most iconic classics, with a round toe, grosgrain trims, bows and a shallow design that have become the most iconic ballet flats to this day. The shiny red style has made countless female stars bend their waists, and it has an eye-catching effect with plain or neutral tops; When paired with polka dots, stripes and checks, it's even more daring and versatile.
The pointed toe of the Brigitte Ballerina collection has a more sexy hint and can elongate the foot line to create a more slender curve, making it a clever piece for taking pictures of concave shapes. If you want a low-key style, you can choose matte leather fabrics to reduce the aggressiveness of the pointed toe, and the overall temperament is relatively gentle.
Repetto inherits the details of the production of dancing shoes in the design, such as the bow tie string actually wraps around the shoe, and the elastic of the shoe circumference can be adjusted when wearing, and the restriction on wide and narrow feet is low. The counter price is about 3,000 yuan, and European e-commerce websites will have a good price close to 5% off, and it is recommended to buy it overseas.