French Women Love These Flat Shoes—Now, Everyone’s Wearing Them in These Fresh Colours

The mary jane shoe trend is continuing its popularity streak. Once-upon-a-time, the classic shoes were reserved for our school days and, well, the wardrobes of chic French women. But that all changes a few seasons ago when suddenly, they started cropping up on the feeds of very stylish dressers, both across the English Channel and at home. Now, in 2024, the mary jane has cemented itself as one of the most in-demand shoe styles on the market.

For a long time, it was black mary jane shoes that were dominating the streets. However, as they’ve become more and more integral to the current aesthetic, fashion people have begun to explore more options—between velvets and satins, the fabric choices on offer go way beyond leather. Today, however, I thought we’ve take a closer look at the mary janes colour trends I’m starting to see more of.

Now that summer has arrived, colourful, more playful iterations of mary janes are cropping up everywhere. From elegant brown mary janes, to pretty butter yellow pairs, scroll on to discover the six mary jane colour trends that are taking off for summer 2024.

6 MARY JANE COLOUR TRENDS THAT FASHION PEOPLE LOVE RIGHT NOW:

1. BROWN

Style Notes: The dark brown colour trend has been taking off this season, and I’m eager to shop it in the form of elegant mary jane shoes. A fresher alternative to the black styles I was wearing throughout the cooler months, this trending shade looks just as chic with my favourite jeans and linen trousers.

SHOP THE BROWN MARY JANE TREND:

2. PINK

Style Notes: Pretty pink mary janes offer an easy way to freshen up your summer rotation. Pair with similarly light shades or a light and summery look, or style with rich browns and burgundies to add dimension to your outfit.

SHOP THE PINK MARY JANE TREND:

3. SILVER

Style Notes: Silver mary janes have been trending for some time and in my opinion, they’re here to stay. Adding a sparkle to your step in a wearable way, these comfortable shoes are giving my heels a run for their money this wedding season.

SHOP THE SILVER MARY JANES TREND:

4. BUTTER YELLOW

Style Notes: Butter yellow is the under-the-radar colour trend that fashion people love. Though you might have assumed this colour was difficult to style, it’s not a far cry from the cream and beige shades we wear all the time. Style them with rich shades to ground the look, or opt for a tonal ensemble and style with a pretty butter yellow dress.

SHOP THE BUTTER YELLOW MARY JANES TREND:

5. RED

Style Notes: These playful flats are the easiest way to give you look a boost. Pair with dark wash denim for a fool-proof ensemble or style with white linen trousers for a fresh summer look.

SHOP THE RED MARY JANES TREND:

6. WHITE

Style Notes: These pretty mary janes are perfect for high-summer styling. Wear an all-white ensemble or style with your favourites jeans. They’re just as versatile as your favourite black flats—although you’ll have to be a little more conscious of the weather forecast when you slip into these.

SHOP THE WHITE MARY JANES TREND: