Flat-Out Chic: Why Everyone’s Wearing Le Monde Beryl.
In a sea of fleeting trends, shoe brand Le Monde Beryl offers something rare: shoes that feel timeless, thoughtful, and quietly luxurious. Founded in London in 2016 by Lily Atherton Hanbury and Katya Shyfrin, the brand began with a single idea: to reinterpret the Venetian gondolier slipper for modern women with places to be and no time for discomfort.
Since then, Le Monde Beryl has expanded into ballet flats, Mary Janes, and delicate heels, each pair handcrafted in Tuscany using traditional techniques and low-waste materials. Their aesthetic? Soft, sculptural, and intentionally subtle, the kind of elegance that whispers, never shouts.
It’s no surprise the brand has earned a loyal following among fashion insiders and celebrities alike. You’ll spot their velvet mules and satin Mary Janes on Alexa Chung, Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner, Dakota Johnson, Kaia Gerber, Katie Holmes, Zoë Kravitz, and style editors from across fashion and style publications. Even Phoebe Philo-era minimalists are fans.
For mothers navigating full, multi-faceted lives, Le Monde Beryl offers an antidote to throwaway fashion. Their shoes transition effortlessly from school drop-offs to business meetings, from quiet moments at home to dinners that run late. They don’t just finish an outfit, they ground it.
By Alice Codford
