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Whilst we look forward to every major music festival that brings major fashion inspiration every year, nothing hits quite like the magic of Coachella

Taking place in the sun-soaked setting of Southern California, each year the event brings some 250,000 people who step out in style - not only to enjoy the world's biggest artists, but to flaunt their fashion prowess. 

One of said style muses was It-Brit and Brat fashion pioneer Charli XCX. She stepped out before her performance on Sunday night wearing this season's coolest shoe style - the sneaker ballerina. 

Charli paired a flouncy satin mini skirt with a Lou Reed graphic tee and a pair of cutesy pale pink ballet sneakers by Vivaia.

Dua Lipa poses in a white workout outfit and silver ballet flats© @dualipa
Dua Lipa is a pioneer of the ballet sneaker trend

"The resurgence of ballet flats has been a stylish evolution, witnessing transformations like the sheer mesh versions from Dear Frances and the buckle-adorned designs by Miu Miu. Influencers went crazy last season for Vibi Venezia's velvet  Mary Jane-inspired flats," says H! Fashion's Orion Scott, "Recently, this classic silhouette has undergone another exciting change: Introducing the ballet sneaker. Technically a hybrid between the famed ballet flat and a pair of sneakers, the ballet sneaker silhouette is chunky like a trainer but cute like a ballet flat."

From Bella Hadid to Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber, the It-girls quickly took the silhouette and made it this season's hottest trend. Notably, Dua Lipa's Puma Speedcat Ballet Flats have become a must-have, with her silver and white pair selling out almost immediately. 

Marc Jacobs recently collabed with Kiko Kostadinov and Asics to create a ballet sneaker and they sold out in minutes© Instagram / @miraalmomani
Marc Jacobs recently collabed with Kiko Kostadinov and Asics to create a ballet sneaker and they sold out in minutes

Charli opted for the 'Yanka' pair from Vivaia, which retail for £112, featuring a fabric and a satin body, and a satin lace bow.  

As expected, her shoes are sold out. But, fear not, we've got the coolest pairs on the market to get the look, available to shop right now...

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