Everyday opulence, with its brocade jackets, tassel-trimmed handbags, and menswear-inspired cummerbunds, is one of autumn/winter 2026’s biggest trends, and it was only a matter of time before sumptuous velvet ballet flats entered the mix. Celebrities and the street-style set are already on board with the look, confirming that decadent footwear is having a moment, too, this season.
’s favourite velvet ballet flats
An early champion, Jennifer Lawrence recently stepped out in New York wearing velvet slippers with a matching velvet housecoat from Colleen Allen and slinky black silk trousers. Elsewhere in Los Angeles, Dakota Johnson paired hers with a leather trench and a classic white tee for a low-key outing. Zendaya and Katie Holmes are also notable fans of the style.
But Lawrence and Johnson’s flats, both likely from The Row, aren’t the only velvet styles to choose from this season. There’s also Reformation’s low-heeled ballerina, or Khaite’s high-vamp shoe in a rich burnt orange. There’s even a pair in trending royal purple from Flabelus. For a more slipper-like look, Toteme’s velvet ballet flats stay true to the classics, while mules from Dôen and Staud could easily double as your favourite indoor-outdoor shoes.
The trend’s surge feels especially fitting with the festive period right around the corner, as velvet is a texture synonymous with the latter half of the year. Styling-wise, they’ll look chic with an LBD and sheer tights or a festive matching set. Truth be told, though, we love the “everyday” of it all, worn with your trusty 501s and a chunky knit or tailored trousers and a great winter coat.
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