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Jaden Thompson

Fashion Market Editor

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Jaden Thompson started her role as fashion market editor at Footwear News in July 2025. She joined the team as a news reporter in June 2024 after serving as an editorial intern at Variety. Her byline has also appeared in The Hollywood Reporter and Gold Derby. A native of West Orange, New Jersey, Jaden graduated from Harvard University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in History and Literature and African American Studies. She got her start in journalism writing and editing for The Harvard Crimson, where she served as arts chair. She covered a range of arts-related content including the Cannes Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival.

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Wedges Are Officially Back After Milan and Paris Fashion Week, but Not the Ones You Remember

From minimalist styles to embellished designs, the wedge heel has carved a place for itself in fashion again.

Lisa Embraces the Wedge Heel Revival at the Louis Vuitton Spring 2027 Show

"The White Lotus" and K-pop star paired the shoes with a variation on a Louis Vuitton cruise 2027 look.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Fans Can Rep Their Favorite Show With Reebok Sneakers

A collaborative collection launching Wednesday includes four sneaker styles inspired by the characters and…

Chanel’s Spring 2027 Shoes Mix Animal Prints, Jeweled Cap Toes and Playing Card Heels

Matthieu Blazy keeps remixing Chanel's signature footwear codes with mixed prints, metallics, embroidery and…

Givenchy Spring 2027 Shoes: Edgy Zippers and Playful Pom-poms Hit the Paris Runway

Sarah Burton and her design team presented a range of silhouettes including wedge heels, boots and more.

Saint Laurent Shoe Designer Corrado De Biase Talks Biblical Snake Heel Inspiration and Naming a Clear Men’s Shoe After OnlyFans

Saint Laurent's spring 2027 shoes took the fashion world by storm with sculptural snake heels, gilded…

Maurice Malone Recalls Detroit’s Hip-Hop Shop and Eminem, His Fashion Journey and How Black Designers ‘Had to Fight for Everything’

The founder of Williamsburg Garment Co. spoke with WWD at the Black Footwear Forum and joined April Walker in…

Loewe’s Spring 2027 Shoes Experiment With Charms, Bows, Cutouts and More

The luxury brand's latest collection spanned a range of footwear silhouettes.

Havaianas Turns Its Signature Flip-flop Into a 3D-printed Closed-toe Mule With Zellerfeld

The Top Toe Mule arrives after the brands' first 3D-printed collaboration sold out online in minutes.

Paris Fashion Week Runway Shoe Highlights: Saint Laurent, Dior, Rick Owens and More

Jewel adornments, snakeskin details and dramatic silhouettes have hit the runways.

Rihanna Teases Unreleased Winter 2026 Amina Muaddi Style at A$AP Rocky’s AWGE Show

The luxury brand's Elizabeth pump features dazzling crystal straps.

A$AP Rocky’s Newest Puma Styles Hit the AWGE Runway at Paris Fashion Week

The rapper-designer has worked on fresh versions of the classic Suede and Straycat models.

Jennifer Lopez Takes Fall’s Croc-embossed Shoe Trend to Paris Fashion Week

Lopez wore a slingback pump style from Stella McCartney to the brand's spring 2027 show.

Dashwood Sisters Inspire Sarah Flint ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Collaboration

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in the upcoming adaptation of Jane Austen's novel.

Saint Laurent Takes Gold to the Extreme With Snake Heels and Jeweled Sandals

The spring 2027 footwear mixed sculptural reptile heels, gilded chains and sharp slingbacks with metallic cap…