While my desi mom isn't quite convinced of this trend (the same logic she associates with ripped jeans looking incomplete), the fashion fraternity around the world has declared mesh flats as the shoes of the season. Everyone's been obsessed with them since spring but since spring is a little short-loved in India, it's only fair we carry 'em along with us to the summer and possibly the entire year too.
Not only do I like the style with its mesh design, but I believe it makes sense to wear them for formal outings in the scorching heat because the perforations allow air to pass by without making your feet sweat (which is a real problem if you ask). And while I love the Alaïa's, I certainly don't have that kind of money to spend on a pair of shoes, so I obviously started looking for dupes and here's what I found.