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Flats Take Center Stage: Comfort Reigns at Cannes

12/6/2025

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Fashion trends are shifting toward comfort as flats gain prominence this season.
Jonathan Anderson (Dior) and Pierpaolo Piccioli (Balenciaga) showcase flats on the runway.
The Cannes Film Festival allowed flats on the red carpet for the first time in a decade.
Styles range from sparkly slingbacks to embellished ballerinas, making it easier to transition from heels to flats.

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Story summary

Fashion trends are shifting toward comfort as flats gain prominence this season.
Jonathan Anderson (Dior) and Pierpaolo Piccioli (Balenciaga) showcase flats on the runway.
The Cannes Film Festival allowed flats on the red carpet for the first time in a decade.
Styles range from sparkly slingbacks to embellished ballerinas, making it easier to transition from heels to flats.