Alaïa’s Fishnet Ballerina: A Summer Obsession

A return to New York and Rihanna in the front row: Pieter Mulier struck hard to present the spring-summer 2025 collection of Maison Alaïa.

Ballet shoes are back as protagonists even in everyday looks: it's officially ballerina-mania . From the catwalks to street style , these iconic shoes conquer for their timeless versatility and for the ability to adapt to infinite combinations and styles, from the most casual to the most sophisticated. A charm that has its roots in the elegance of Audrey Hepburn.

Fashion has constantly drawn inspiration from other branches of art and design, from paintings, architecture to music and dance. The names of famous fashion houses are inseparable from the world of dance, the costumes for ballets have been created by both Gabrielle Chanel and Gianni Versace or Yves Saint Laurent. And today, ballet is becoming the starting point for everyday fashion.