They're Here: The It Designer Flats Cool Girls Are Wearing With Levi's Jeans This Spring
The combination of polished flats and vintage-like jeans is *chef's kiss.*
Getting dressed in the spring can feel like a complicated puzzle. The unpredictable weather confuses even the most experienced dressers. They think to themselves, "Should I grab a trench coat, opt for a light sweater, or risk just a simple T-shirt?" The one element of a spring outfit that remains simple and consistent, though, is footwear. No matter the trend cycle or the temperature, ballet flats are always the elegant, chic default, proving their staying power season after season. This year, one specific style is taking the lead as the It flats: The Row's Square Leather Ballet Flats.
True to the brand's DNA, these new shoes from The Row epitomize easy sophistication. What elevates them beyond a basic staple and makes them highly sought after? The subtle yet intentional details—the soft square toe, luxurious leather, low-profile sole, and logoless design. Plus, they have Kendall Jenner's seal of approval.
This week, Jenner was seen in L.A. wearing the flats with a cinch-waist The Row jacket. She grounded the look with vintage Levi's jeans, adding a casual and relaxed element. For accessories, she opted for Chanel's Maxi Flap Bag from Matthieu Blazy's first collection for the house along with oval sunglasses.
On Kendall Jenner: Chanel Maxi Flap Bag ($9300); The Row Square Leather Ballet Flats ($890) and Tanera Jacket ($4200)
For those who follow Jenner's street style, you're likely aware that Jenner is a ballet-flats lover, specifically coveting styles from The Row. Remember the Stella Flats she couldn't get enough of? Your answer is probably yes since it wasn't too long ago that she wore them. But it seems like she's switching to the brand's square-toe design, and it makes sense. This style is closer to ballet flats than slippers, meaning it features less leather on the top of the foot and allows the skin to breathe, which is ideal for warmer weather.
If you want to get in early on one of the season's must-have shoes, keep scrolling to shop The Row's Square Leather Ballet Flats and the pieces to re-create Jenner's look in full.
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Nikki Chwatt is an associate fashion editor based in New York City. She joined Who What Wear in 2024 after writing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for WWD, Well+Good, Editorialist, and more. With a passion for personal style and the creativity that comes with it, one of Chwatt's goals is to help others understand that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” style; it’s just about putting an outfit together that makes you feel confident in yourself.