Is It Finally Time For Jazz-Shoe Fall?
Five, six, seven, eight.
Move over ballet flats; there's a new shoe in town. Jazz shoes are quickly becoming the definitive flat footwear to own this fall, pushing Mary Janes, loafers, and our once-favorite slip-ons to the sidelines.
The flexible alternative looks like it sashayed right out of the dance room, with a low-profile silhouette, soft square or round toe, and lace-up vamp. But while the chic jazz shoe feels fresh for the autumn season, it's not entirely new to the fashion scene.
Creative director Michael Rider debuted a lineup of glove-like slippers during the Celine Resort 2026 collection, doubling down on the trend during the label's Spring/Summer 2026 show. Bottega Veneta followed suit, redefining the ultra-thin shoe with an elongated square toe during the Fall/Winter 2026 presentation, with Jil Sander and Miu Miu heavily integrating the soft slippers into their curations.
Hollywood's most fashionable crowd is jumping right in, with Gracie Abrams and Lily Collins cosigning the derby-style flat. Naomi Watts, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Tracee Ellis Ross are reaching for the popular shoes as well, bridging the gap between Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X, and proving the sleek footwear is for everyone.
Slip into the jazz shoe trend and discover the leading silhouettes from brands like Madewell and Free People to Maison Margiela and Ralph Lauren.
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