For the last 200 years, baby pink, a color that compliments pale skin tones, was the only hue of shoes created by pointe shoe artisans. But thanks to Freed of London, one of the largest supplier ...

In the world of ballet, Christmas means one thing: "The Nutcracker"! Stages across the country fill with twirling snowflakes, leaping candy canes, and lots and lots of pointe shoes.

Purchased from brands like Gandolfi and Freed of London, Winehouse would wear the shoes until they were torn and brown. One of the styles she preferred, specifically, was the Satin Aspire ballet shoe.

Led by the former Royal Ballet principal Miyako Yoshida, the company made its British debut with “Giselle,” showing itself ...