Gigi Hadid Wore Ballet Flats in the Most Non-French Girl Way

It has become quite evident that the ballet flats shoe trend is here to stay for the long term, and I wholeheartedly support this notion. But I suspect that French women would argue that ballet flats are not just a trend but a wardrobe staple, considering they have been wearing them consistently for years (sometimes clichés hold true).

I bring this up because Gigi Hadid was recently photographed on the streets of New York, donning a pair of ballet flats. What she paired them with is noteworthy—and it differs quite a bit from how French girls typically style ballet flats.

Hadid matched her black Mansur Gavriel ballet flats with an oversized white button-down shirt and loose-fitting black trousers. The ensemble undeniably exuded a "New York" vibe. Conversely, the French often opt to pair ballet flats with skirts or dresses. While there are certainly exceptions to this, I frequently observe this pairing when French women sport ballet flats. Keep scrolling to see some examples for yourself and to explore my preferred ballet flats available on the market.