Alexa Chung Wore the Gucci Horsebit Ballet Flats That Are Set to Be Spring’s Biggest Trend

As we move towards the start of spring, I’ve started to pick my ears for any clues about the next It-shoe. After Alaia’s mesh flats took me by surprise last year, I’ve been looking for hints earlier than usual about which designer slipper might dominate this time around.

Now, all of a sudden, I think I’ve cracked it. Slowly amassing plenty of buzz, Gucci’s Horsebit Ballet Flats (£780) have all of the hallmarks of becoming the season’s favourite shoe. How can I tell? Well, Alexa Chung has just put her stamp of approval on the new-season shoe, and typically that’s an excellent indicator.

Selecting a style in smooth, black leather with three-strap detailing, Chung styled hers in her typically chic and seemingly effortless manner—with dark wash jeans, burgundy socks and a cosy black knit.

Beyond having Chung’s backing, I’ve also spotted actor Daisy Edger Jones style the ballooning trend in recent weeks.

Featuring a flat finish and a square-toe design, the brand’s signature Horsebit detail sits on the toe of the shoe, nodding to the brand’s iconic motif whilst instilling the shoe with a classic energy that makes the flats feel simultaneously fresh and familiar. Debuting in Gucci’s Cruise 2025 collection led by Creative Directo Sabato De Sarno, the new-season flats are an evolution from the Horsebit loafers that the brand has become synonymous with—reflecting the continued growth of the flat shoe and ballet flats trend.

Made available for purchase this month, I don’t think it will be long until many of my favourite celebrities and influencers have woven it into their wardrobes. To get ahead of the shoe trend that I’m certain editors will be styling throughout Fashion Weeks next month, read on to discover and shop the Gucci Horsebit Ballet Flats below.