While many of luxury footwear’s most storied brands are helmed by men, today’s most innovative and modern brands are being built by women, for women. A look at how Aeyde, Christen, Jude and Paris Texas are leading the transformation.

Luisa Dames

Aeyde

Founded: 2015, Berlin

Everyday cool-girl staples, from kitten heels and flats to boots and mary janes, with accessible luxury pricing.

Inspiration : “For fall, we explored the idea of continuity — the traditions, rituals and human skills that endure over time while continuing to evolve,” says founder and creative director Luisa Dames. “It’s about preserving what has value while always moving forward.…