In tune with fashion's nostalgia for 50s feminine elegance, the ballet pump - first seen at the Philosophy spring/summer show (right) - is making a comeback. Deliciously pretty and sexy, too, in candy colours and girlie prints, they're the most comfortable footwear since bedroom slippers, says ISABELLE-MARIE CREAC'H. And no pirouettes required.
Top row (left to right)
Psychedelic print ballet pumps ($1,550) by Anabi from Seibu, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2971 3888;
Two tone leather ballerina pumps ($3,500) from Chanel, Prince's Building, Central, tel: 2810 0978;
Patent ballerina pumps ($850) by Jaime Miscaro from Lane Crawford, Times Square, tel: 2118 3638;
Suede ballet pumps with satin bow ($369) from Esprit, Lee Theatre Plaza, Percival Street, Causeway Bay, tel: 2890 4390.
Middle row (left to right)