As we move away from the beginning of the ballet flats trend several years ago, I find I see fewer and fewer examples of people wearing basic ballet flats with a small bow. In 2026, there are more ballet-flat variations than ever before, but some are so subtle you won’t even realize you’re wearing a trend. And one of those subtle (yet incredibly chic) ​​variations was just spotted on flat-shoe connoisseur Lily Collins.
Collins, who is currently busy shooting season six Emily in Paris In Mykonos, seen going for lunch by boat with his classmates. And Collins chose instead to wear basic ballet flats with her black capri pants two notes Ballet flats, with a contrasting element often in the form of a strap or trim. Specifically, she wore a pair Margaux (Who What Wear editor’s favorite) In cream color with a thin black elastic band. The two-tone flats added a modern, elegant touch to her capri-pant ensemble that one-tone flats can’t compete with.
Now that you know two-tone ballet flats are a trend, you’ll probably start seeing them everywhere — maybe even on your feet. Keep scrolling to shop your ideal pair.
As seen on Lily Collins
(Image credit: Photo One/NDP/Backgrid)
(Image credit: Photo One/NDP/Backgrid)
But Lily Collins: margaux phoebe flats ($375); givenchy bag
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