Elle Fanning Masters ‘Balletcore’ in Shushu/Tong Ballet Flat-Inspired Pumps at ‘A Complete Unknown’ Screening in New York

15.12.2024 22:32

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Elle Fanning attended a contenders screening for her new film “A Complete Unknown” held yesterday in New York.

Channeling her inner ballerina, the “Neon Demon” actress opted for a pair of Shushu/Tong’s spring 2025 ballet flat-inspired pumps. The star’s footwear pick included black satin uppers, mirroring the construction of the aforementioned dancerly shoe, accompanied by dainty bows and tapered pointed toes. 2 to 3-inch stiletto heels offered Fanning a subtle boost. The delicate accents coupled with the satin uppers created textural interest while imparting a feminine flair.

Elle Fanning attends “A Complete Unknown” Contenders Screening at the Museum of Modern Art on Dec. 14, 2024, in New York.Getty Images

Balletcore is an aesthetic that took over the fashion and footwear scenes back in 2023. The phenomenon draws inspiration from traditional ballet wear with a fixation on bows and pastel pinks. The aesthetic left its mark on everything from shoes to makeup, cookware and stationery. For those looking to emulate Fanning’s screening look, similar styles can be shopped from brands like Christian Louboutin, The Row, Maison Margiela and Repetto, among others.

Pulling inspo straight from the brand’s 2025 runway, Fanning also wore a Shushu/Tong top in seafoam layered over a Fleur Du Mal bustier in white. On the bottom, the “We Bought a Zoo” star wore a black maxi skirt, also from Shushu/Tong.

A closer look at Elle Fanning’s shoes.Getty

Fanning has her go-to rotation of shoes for red carpets and appearances. Platform sandals and pointed-toe pumps are the “Maleficent” star’s usual choices, hailing from brands like Miu Miu, Christian Louboutin and Marc Jacobs. In recent months, her feminine style has also gained a sleeker edge and amplified glamour, from towering platform pumps and artsy heels by Cristahlea, Loewe and Mach & Mach.

“A Complete Unknown” is an upcoming 2024 drama/music film directed by James Mangold that follows musician Bob Dylan’s rise to fame in 1960s New York. The movie enlists the help of stars like Timothee Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton and Boyd Holbrook, among others.