Katie Holmes ballet flats

If there’s one thing Katie Holmes knows, it’s how to create a viral fashion moment. But another skill in her repertoire? Making something last. Over the years, the actress has developed the uncanny ability to take a trending piece and not only make it go gangbusters but make the case for its transition to wardrobe staple status. Her latest shout? Miu Miu ballet flats.

We know, they’ve been around for a hot minute. You’ve likely seen versions with gingham or black ribbon ankle ties around your social feeds or even on your favorite celebs. From Amelia Hamlin and Rosalía to Alexa Chung and Elle Fanning, the preppy silhouette has been everywhere. Fashion search engine Lyst even named the satin iterations from Miu Miu’s Fall 2022 collection among the hottest products in the world in 2022.

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 5: Katie Holmes is seen in ballet flats leaving the Theater World Awards on June 5, 2023 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

But proving that balletcore is so much for than a fleeting trend, Holmes put her (very chic) stamp of approval on them as she attended the Theater World Awards in New York on June 5.

Wearing a lightweight floor-length dress and a blazer, the actress opted for a black patent pair with two buckled straps and a bow. Though the blazer-and-dress combination is always a versatile classic, the flats proved to be a flattering choice, injecting a trendy element that boosts the entire look.

This isn’t her first time sporting the brand’s signature flats. Back in May, she was photographed on the streets of New York City’s NoHo neighborhood wearing the shoes for the first time with a pink marle sweater, a white maxi skirt and a roomy beige leather tote. With her second run with the prolific footwear, Holmes explores their enduring appeal, subtly declaring these rediscovered gems of the 2000s as a modern mainstay.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 10: Katie Holmes wears ballet flats in NoHo on May 10, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)