Louis Vuitton Gets in on Ballerina Sneaker Trend With LV Sneakerina
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Louis Vuitton is the latest brand to put forward its iteration of the ballet flat turned sneaker trend. On Tuesday, the company unveiled its LV Sneakerina, a sportswear shoe that combines the streamlined design of a ballet flat with the stability of a sneaker.
With an online pre-launch slated for April 4, the style is designed for everyday wear. It sits on a flexible sole made with a Sacchetto construction (borrowed from ballet flats) but includes laced uppers that sport a LV logo on the side. The shoe also includes a pull tab on the back.
At launch, the company is offering multiple variations and color combinations. The color palette spans from forest green and fuchsia to beige, black and white. Fabrications include mesh, technical satin, leather and more. At launch, there will be eight combinations.
After the online pre-launch, the styles will be available in stores worldwide beginning April 11. The price hasn’t been announced yet.
This is the latest in the evolving balletcore craze. While more-classic ballet flats trended for men and women over the past few years, that trend has been braided into the trend of more minimal sneakers for an increasing number of ballet sneakers. Brands like Loewe and Ganni have both released their own versions. Bad Bunny teased a peek of his Adidas-designed version over the summer. The first colorway is set to release this week, with more expected to drop in May. This comes as Louis Vuitton continues to expand its sneaker business to tap into the ever-growing sneaker market.
Puma also debuted their Speedcat Ballerina in January at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Since then, the company made it available to purchase. On Monday, Dua Lipa posted photos on Instagram of her wearing the shoe.