MESH GALA FLAT

The Gala Flat with toe cap is Dear Frances's most sport-inflected take on the ballet flat — and in steel, it's quietly striking. A slate blue-grey leather upper with a soft, slightly gathered quality gives it a relaxed, almost pillow-like feel, while a contrasting darker leather toe cap at the square toe adds a two-tone detail that references athletic footwear without ever losing its elegance.

Tonal topline binding, an ultra-thin leather sole, and a barely-there heel keep the silhouette as minimal as possible. The kind of flat that looks considered with everything — wide-leg trousers, a midi skirt, or straight-leg denim. For the bow version of this silhouette, explore the Bow Gala Flat in Olive, or step up to the Mesh Balla for an evening option.

Steel leather with contrasting toe cap. Square toe. Tonal topline binding. Ultra-thin leather sole. EU sizing, available in sizes 37–41.