The much anticipated first ready-to-wear collection of French ballet shoe producer Repetto was launched a few days ago. With this first collection Repetto enters the fashion world 70 years after the company was founded. Emilie Luc-Duc created a collection out of finest materials from Italy and France inspired by typical ballet dancer’s clothing but didn’t want to make simple tutus for the street. Instead the collection consists of sleek tops, skirts and dresses in pastel colors. The 18-piece line will be available online starting November 28th and in shops starting December 5th.

Take a look at the collection on the next page.

Christian Louboutin created the 8-inch, Swarkovsky-detailed heels featured above as an item to be featured in an upcoming auction to benefit the English National Ballet. Not meant to be walked in, clearly they’re inspired by an extreme silhouette that would be viewed as commonplace in the world of s&m. And in this case, it makes sense given ballet’s own dependence on foot maneuvers that are inherently tortuous to the foot.