Women's Gracie Ballet Flats

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The Ulla Johnson Gracie Ballet Flats reimagine the classic flat with a striking, hand-knotted open-knit upper that gives a delicate airiness to every step. There’s an artful complexity to the weave, letting skin peek through in a subtle nod to Ulla’s signature sense of texture and modern femininity. The pointed toe sharpens the silhouette, while the supple synthetic leather and nylon offer a tactile contrast to the leather-lined interior. Every detail—from the latticework upper to the sleek buckle strap—speaks to meticulous craftsmanship and an eye for couture-level finish, with each pair quietly channeling downtown Manhattan ease meets European atelier polish.

The Gracie flats slip on with just enough structure to contour the foot, the slender buckle strap adding a hint of security without interrupting the streamlined profile. The open-knit stretches and accommodates, making them easy on bare skin or over sheer socks, while the leather sole maintains comfort for city wanderings and gallery strolls. Light enough to throw in a tote but visually distinct to hold their own under wide-leg trousers or peeking out from a full skirt, these ballet flats move easily from coffee runs to rooftop soirées, inviting creative layering for transitional seasons.

Ulla Johnson’s collections are always a thoughtful balance of lived-in romance and everyday utility, and the Gracie ballet flat nods to the ongoing ballet-core obsession while elevating it beyond trend with artisanal detail. Style them with cuffed jeans and a slip dress, or lean into Ulla’s world with sweeping silhouettes and tactile knits—the effect is both effortless and intentionally styled, a true signifier of contemporary cool.