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Which one are you?5 New Balance sneakers, 5 coquette looks

Our exclusive New Balance coquette collection shows you just how the charming trend is landing this year. Trust us, there’s something for everyone. Time to find out which one suits your story.

20 May 2025 · 2 min read

Bows, ribbons, sparkles, satin. Lana del Rey, Bridgerton, Barbie. The once true staples and symbols of coquette-core, have been (gently) pushed aside to pave the way for something else. Cue our Zalando exclusive New Balance coquette collection — where our special 530s, 1906s and 9060s show how the charming trend is back and better in 2025.

The coquette aesthetic is nothing new, but how it’s evolving most certainly is. From gym coquette (hello Sporty Spice!) to bloke-quette, farmer’s daughter, and even a slightly ‘darker’, moodier feel, coquette-core isn’t just the hyper-feminine pink bow cliché anymore. It’s a behaviour, a mindset and a fiery spark that brings a cheeky charm into the everyday. Cool but cute. Naughty but nice. You get the vibe.

It’s time to find out which of our five sneakers is most you. Don’t worry, there’s a healthy dose of feminine flair and sassy style sprinkled in each one because this year’s coquette girl might look cute, but you don’t want to mess with her. Sound like you?

New Balance 1906: Worth the wait

Where are you going? Where did you come from? I guess we’ll never know, but what we can be sure of is that with your book and bejewelled skirt in tow, you’re not bothered about waiting for your train because you look cute doing so — even if occasionally you’re caught (calmly) running for it in your frilly sneakers.

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New Balance U530: Work hard, slay hard?

Comfort is key when you’re at the office, but so is looking good. You know polka dots, polo shirts and preppy style are a match made in a somewhat corporate heaven — so why not wear all three to wow your colleagues and make sure you look as good as you feel when ticking off those tasks for the day. She might look pretty and playful but underneath that fit is a boss b*tch who runs the show.

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New Balance 530: Table for one, please

Speaking of dates, you love taking yourself on a solo one at your favourite restaurant. You have heads turning with your ‘who is she?’ classy and cute fit where leather meets lace meets baby blue sneakers covered in polka dots. And your go to order? Well that’s easy. Steak frites and cold brew tonic — who says romance is dead?!

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New Balance 1906: Date night!

You’re unafraid to show your femme side with the fluffy frills and off-white kicks (after all, we’ve got to stay true to the coquette DNA right?), but Mr Suit and Tie, don’t be fooled! — that coy smile and tender gaze belong to the girl who isn’t afraid to ghost you after one date. She loves the chase, but she loves herself more, ok?

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New Balance 9060: Bedroom baby

Remember how I said moody? If your satin black sneakers and wired headphones blasting darkwave or indie rock weren’t enough of a hint, your comfy home fit that hides a little lace touch tells us that there’s more to you than meets the eye. Now turn up the volume.