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It’s official: Mary Janes have made the transition from girly girl to cool girl. The feminine ballerina flat has been reimagined for fall with a twist that commands a more downtown edge–thanks to details like chunky hardware, unexpected shapes, and glossy leathers. Designers at Bottega Veneta, The Row, and Tory Burch are known to elevate the most classic items in the most convincing way—and that included Mary Jane flats this season. Each brand offers a version of the shoe with a dramatic buckle, sumptuous texture, or thinner-than-usual strap–small design elements that offer up a strong styling impact.
Vogue’s Fall Mary Jane Must-Haves:
- The Edgy Essential: Tory Burch multi-buckle Mary Janes, $398
- The Cool Girl Choice: Ganni feminine buckle ballerinas, $425
- The Croc-Embellished: Emme Parsons Tramonto croc-effect Mary Jane ballet flats, $550
- The Ladylike Pump: Miu Miu brushed leather pumps, $1,290
- The Leopard-Print Pick: Massimo Dutti animal-print ballet flats, $169
- The Suede Style: The Row Boheme MJ flats, $1,100
- The Zebra-Print Pick: Steve Madden Maple zebra Mary Janes, $90
- The Classic Black: J.Crew Logan crisscross Mary Jane ballet flats, $178
- The Boho Mary Jane: Chloé Jade studded leather sandals, $1,090
- The Burgundy Beauty: Coach Winley Mary Jane flats, $175
Meanwhile, on Miu Miu’s fall 2024 runway, pointed-toe Mary Jane pumps took on a more gothic approach, paired with a broad-shouldered blazer and polished pencil skirt. The result was a welcome twist on the brand’s signature ladylike aesthetic. Then, there were Loewe’s T-strap Mary Janes, which came in the form of towering curvy heeled pumps with sleek silver buckles and a thin slingback. And true to Chloé’s bohemian vision, Chemena Kamali’s Mary Janes turned heads with its gladiator-like straps and bold studs. Animal print was another major theme in our fall shoe trend report—a leitmotif seen here in the form of punchy leopard spots and zebra stripes.
Even minimalist leather goods labels, Aeyde, Emme Parsons, and Yuni Baffa, have given the innocent Mary Jane a whole new look with their modern reinterpretation of the style, offering textures ranging from soft leather to croc-embellished. The below edit of Mary Jane flats will add an effortlessly cool feel to any outfit this season.
