Burgundy ballet shoes will be the stars of your look for the next few months.
There are colors that we almost automatically associate with summer – pristine whites, sandy tones, pastels – and others that are undeniably reminiscent of autumn and winter, such as black, gray or burgundy. However, in recent seasons, color palettes have abandoned strict rules, giving way to a real stylistic revolution that completely blurs the traditional color scheme. We are no longer surprised to see white jeans in mid-January or monochromatic looks in chocolate brown during the hottest months of the year.
And if 2025 already hinted at this trend, then the spring of 2026 will finally confirm this shift. One of the shades that finally leaves the comfort zone and captures the spirit of the summer season is burgundy. An elegant color that this time will appear not in coats or knitwear, but in accessories.
In particular, in shoes that never go out of style: the beloved and hated by many ballet flats. You may already have a pair in your closet from last fall, or they may just become your newest object of desire. Either way, the truth is that burgundy flats are making a statement and have proven themselves to be the star shoes of spring 2026, especially among those who prefer a classic style.
Cause? They work as the perfect point of contrast. A clear example could recently be seen in one of the best images from the Venice Film Festival, whose stylist is Suki Waterhousewho showed off the power of burgundy accessories by pairing them—a handbag and flats—with pure summer pieces like a white skirt and striped T-shirt. A simple look, but totally refreshing in mid-August.
