Mary Jane ballet flats have undergone multiple makeovers since their days as school uniform staples. Designs from Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Mansur Gavriel, Louis Vuitton, and Wales Bonner (to name a few labels) have redefined the closed, one-strap shoe as a celebrity essential. This year alone, A-listers from Lady Gaga and Ayo Edebiri to Sofia Richie Grainge and Doechii have pulled off the silhouette in various textures and colors. On June 3, Jennifer Lawrence stepped back into their sportiest variation yet: the Mary Jane sneaker.
Just after lunch on Tuesday, the Hunger Games alum was spotted running errands in New York City close to her Tribeca home. In true J.Law fashion, she chose effortlessly cool basics to check off her to-do list. While her closet boasts endless mesh flats and jelly sandals to kick off summer, Lawrence instead opted for Wales Bonner's black Mary Jane sneakers. The frequently sold-out shoes feature trainer-inspired treaded rubber soles, while the upper mimics the shape of classic Mary Janes. The monogrammed straps are adorned with velcro closures for easy access. Each heel includes a blue pull-tab—one of the British brand's trademark motifs.
