Where to find Sustainable Ballet Flats and Loafers this Fall
AS THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER SUN GENTLY STARTS TO FADE AND THE COLOUR OF THE LEAVES ON THE TREES HINTS AT THE WARM GLORY OF AUTUMN HUES TO COME, SLIPPING INTO MORE AUTUMNAL FOOTWEAR IS THE PERFECT WAY TO TRANSITION FROM ONE SEASON TO THE NEXT. SO PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD - BRING OUT THOSE CLASSIC STAPLE ITEMS IN YOUR WARDROBE, LOAFERS AND BALLET FLATS! HERE ARE 6 SUSTAINABLE BRANDS ON OUR RADAR THAT OFFER A SPLENDID SELECTION OF SHOES.
words by HOLLY KELSEY
photographs by COURTESY OF BRANDS
Chic French-style ballerina flats or classic Mary-Jane ballet pumps are a cornerstone of any capsule wardrobe. Check out the choices of these style icons: Katie Holmes is known for teaming her everyday look with a pair of ballet pumps. Audrey Hepburn would always wear ballet flats with her classic capri pants. Kaia Gerber and Hailey Bieber frequently style loafers with their preppy off duty model looks.
The joy of both styles is their versatility - whether you wear them to work, casually running errands or going for drinks with the girls, they’re perfect for any occasion! Whatever the outfit, whatever the event, you’re guaranteed to find a pair of loafers or ballet flats that tick all the right boxes. Discover our thoughtfully curated collection of sustainable ballet pumps and loafers, perfect for you to step into the new season.
01 / Aera New York
Based in: New York, United States
Sustainable Practices: For their material suppliers and factories Aera uses a small family owned business in Veneto, Italy. All of Aera’s shoes are vegan, their materials include Thunit®, Cotton and bio polyols. Since 2021 Aera have been a certified B-Corp company, as well as having been awarded a Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury since 2020.
02 / Aeyde
Based in: Berlin, Germany
Sustainable Practices: All of Aeyde’s shoes are produced in Tuscany, Italy in family-run factories. The materials are sourced only in Europe, from the European food industry and the metals are all upcycled.
03 / Ghazal Paris
Based in: Paris, France
Sustainable Practices: Ghazal’s production are all with a family-run business in Tuscany, Italy. Keeping things local, Ghazal’s materials are sourced from a family-owned business also in Tuscany, Italy.
04 / Nisolo
Based in: Nashville, United States
Sustainable Practices: Nisolo became a certified B-Corp company in 2017. All of their leather is dyed with vegetable dyes. Their leathers are sourced as by-product of the meat industry.
05 / Piferi
Based in: London, United Kingdom
Sustainable Practices: Piferi’s shoes are all hand crafted in Italy by artisans. Their Vegan suede is made from recycled PET. Piferi’s footwear is completely leather free. Their materials are either bio based or recycled, this includes Thunit®, 100% pure cellulose and recycled ABS.
06 / Veerah
Based in: New York, United States
Sustainable Practices: Veerah uses only vegan materials such as apple leather, recycled plastic textile, algae insoles, bamboo leather and many more. PETA has approved that Veerah’s footwear is vegan leather. 1% of Veerah’s revenue will go directly to charitable causes.
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