Jazz and jelly shoes emerge as key footwear trends

New footwear trends are emerging in the fashion industry, specifically focusing on jazz shoes and jelly shoes. Jazz shoes, characterized by a lace silhouette, have gained popularity among high-profile figures. Maggie Gyllenhaal was seen wearing Celine's Spring/Summer 2026 collection, including Derby-style jazz shoes, at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. This follows similar sightings by Charlize Theron, who wore Bottega Veneta's Fall 2026 collection.

Simultaneously, jelly shoes are seeing a resurgence. Originally a 1980s staple, the style has been reinterpreted into more sophisticated ballet pump silhouettes and caged designs. The trend gained momentum after appearing on The Row's PF24 runway and has since been adopted by various brands including Cos, Senso, and Ancient Greek Sandals.