For an emerging footwear brand, it can be hard to make an impact in such a saturated market. But a new crop of shoe labels is making waves in the industry with unique, untapped designs — whether that be fashion-minded performance sneakers, dazzling heels or eco-friendly mission statements.
Below, see our Top 25 picks for on-the-rise brands:
Aurora James Founder and designer; Brother Vellies
Francesco Russo Founder and designer; Francesco Russo
Ryan and Adam Goldston Co-founders; A.P.L.
Alessandro Dell’Acqua Founder and designer; No. 21
Isa Tapia Founder and designer; Isa Tapia
Nicolò Beretta Founder and designer; Giannico
Laurence Dacade Founder and designer; Laurence Dacade
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Flavio Girolami and Prathan Poopat Co-founders; Common Projects
Chloe Gosselin Founder and designer; Chloe Gosselin
Alessandra Lanvin Founder and designer; Aperlaï
Louis Leeman and Erica Pelosini Co-founders; Louis Leeman
Cecilia Bringheli Founder and designer; CB Made in Italy
Sarah Jessica Parker Founder and designer; SJP Collection
Valentina Carrano Founder and designer; Valentina Carrano
Jerome Rousseau Founder and designer; Jerome C. Rousseau
Ryan and Adam Goldston Co-founders; A.P.L.
Rupert Sanderson Founder and designer; Rupert Sanderson
Paula Cademartori Founder and designer; Paula Cademartori
Amina Muaddi Founder and designer; Oscar Tiye
Jonathan Hirschfeld and Max Schiller Co-founders; Eytys
Maryam and Marjan Malakpour Co-founders; Newbark
Archie Hewlett Founder; Duke & Dexter
Mary Alice Malone and Roy Luwolt Co-founders; Malone Souliers
Dora Teymur Founder and designer; Dorateymur
Sarah Flint Founder and designer; Sarah Flint
Matthew Chevallard Founder and designer; Del Toro
For a closer look at their shoes, click through the gallery.
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