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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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The New York-based lifestyle brand is known for making durable hotel-inspired slippers.

Constance Wu’s Floral Heels, Mindy Kaling’s Metallic Louboutins and More Standout Shoes at the ‘Not Suitable for Work’ Premiere

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The Sport-themed Heels You Need for the Playoffs and World Cup Season

Get ready for the sport-filled season with glamorous on-theme heels.

Halle Berry Gets Color Coordinated in Lace-up McQueen Slingbacks and Floral Set

She stepped out in the red and black ensemble in New York City on Thursday.

The Impractical Shoe That Everyone Will Be Fawning Over Come Fall

Celine has people divided over a new footwear style for fall.

Danish Shoe Influencer Lars Byrresen Petersen Steps Into the Footwear Industry With Artful Heel Covers

Petersen's heel sculpture debuted at Maison du Danemark in Paris on Tuesday.

‘Off Campus’ Star Belmont Cameli Gives His Stamp of Approval to Reebok’s Club C 85 Sneaker

Cameli plays college hockey star Garrett Graham in the hit Prime Video series.

Mindy Kaling Keeps the Clear Shoe Trend Going With Embellished Louboutins

She paired the shoes with a yellow Simkhai dress.

Hockey Fans Can Now Enter to Win Ultra-limited NHL x Nobull Stanley Cup Sneakers Designed by The Shoe Surgeon

The "Cup Chasers" are inspired by the NHL's Stanley Cup trophy.

Sneex Breaks Into the Sandal Market With a New Hybrid Shoe Design

The Charlie Hy-Heel Sandal offers the boost of a stiletto in addition to the responsiveness of a sneaker.

Emma Roberts Embraces a Unique Take on the Ballet Flat Trend at Jeremy Scott x Longchamp Event

Her silver flats accented a skirt and top ensemble.

Is ‘The White Lotus’ Season Four Taking on Cannes’ Shoe Dress Code Controversy?

Laura Dern was spotted on set wearing multiple footwear looks.

These Shoes Helped Carry the Knicks to Their First Eastern Conference Championship Since 1999

Multiple players wore Jalen Brunson's first Nike Kobe release.

Harry Styles’ Custom Calvin Klein Collection Tour Look Was Completed With Boxing Boots

The shoes were a white leather accent to this red, blue and yellow ensemble.

Coco Gauff’s New Balance CG2 Sneakers Take Center Court in Paris

Her second signature shoe with New Balance was released in 2024.