Dancers at the New York City Ballet go through about 7,000 pairs of pointe shoes each year. That's because traditional pointe shoes break down after only a few wears. All of them come from Freed ...

Sporty, sleek and steeped in nostalgia, trainer-style ballet flats are making a comeback spearheaded by Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers.