This Monday, January 15, 2024, the stars of the small screen met at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles for a ceremony Emmy Awards, the equivalent of the Oscars for American television. Among the guests who attended Red carpetartist Donald Glovercreator of the series Swarm three-time Emmy nominee. If he unfortunately left empty-handed, the least we can say is that he did not fail to cause a sensation in his velvet look, which is the signature of the New York label Bode named after its creator Emily Bode.
And for a reason, the one who will soon star in the series Mr. Mrs. Smith on Prime Video he ventured into one of the most controversial shoe trends of the moment: ballerina shoes for men. A bold choice because we are still not used to seeing these unloved shoes on the feet of these gentlemen. It is clear that this time the result is quite good. Donald Glover indeed opted for a relatively minimalist model in black patent leather, adorned with a discreet bow, which perfectly matched his suit embroidered with floral motifs. A risky but successful style exercise that will undoubtedly inspire more than one person.
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Are we attracted to ballet flats for men?
Because if it seems that the ballerina has recently regained the favor of these ladies, despite the attempts of designers to rehabilitate her in men’s wardrobes, the mayonnaise still has a hard time holding on. Recently, it is still seen on the catwalks Balenciaga, Jacquemus, Dries Van Noten or Officine Générale, but also for example in Zara stores, we rarely see them on the street, worn by men. It’s not for lack of trying, ballerinas remain divisive, unless maybe the Donald Glover effect can reverse the trend…