Over the years, airport style has shifted from being a fashion statement to focusing on comfort. Now, fashion people are blending the two to appear chic, stay comfortable, and easily pass through TSA. Charli XCX is leading the movement, and she recently traveled in pedal pushers and Maison Margiela Tabi ballet flats.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport in London last week, Charli was spotted wearing an elegant all-black outfit. Her look featured a fitted T-shirt, low-rise pedal pushers, a chunky silver-buckle belt, Balenciaga's Le City bag, and Maison Margiela's Tabi flats. Because every fashion person knows that luggage is what makes a travel outfit, Charli completed her look with aluminum suitcases.
On Charli XCX: Balenciaga Le City Bag ($3400); Maison Margiela Black Tabi New Ballerina Flats ($785); Away Aluminum Edition Luggage ($725)
While we love the entire look, let's focus specifically on the Tabi flats. This shoe style has a cult following, but it is often seen as controversial or "ugly." The shoes feature a classic leather ballet-flats silhouette, but what sets them apart is the split-toe design. While they may appear painful, they're quite comfortable, and since TSA has recently ended the "shoes off" policy, you won't have to worry about going through security barefoot. Whether you're inspired to add a pair of these flats to your wardrobe or want to re-create the rest of Charli's fashion-person travel outfit, keep scrolling because we've rounded up everything you need to achieve the look.
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This tee really fits and looks good on everybody.
Between the price and the style, these are a perfect pair.
Other than Charli XCX, Zendaya, Emma Chamberlain, and Kylie Jenner are among the celebrities who wear Maison Margiela's iconic Tabi flats for everything from traveling to brunch with friends.
Shop Maison Margiela Tabi Leather Ballerina Flats in Moka ($995)
Every fashion person with expensive taste owns aluminum luggage.
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We love how these have a trouser-style waistband, so you can choose to add a cute belt or not.
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We'll be re-creating this entire look come September.
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