Jaden Smith, Louboutin, and Zellerfeld Tease New 3D Printed Luxury Shoe

During Paris Fashion Week, Jaden Smith, the men's creative director for Christian Louboutin, showcased the brand's Spring/Summer 2027 collection in an immersive setting. Following the event, Smith posted a video of himself demonstrating the flexibility of a Louboutin shoe by folding it in half. This video was later reposted by Zellerfeld, a company known for its fully 3D printed footwear, with a "Soon" teaser.

Further details emerged when Footwear News reported that Smith had indeed previewed a new Christian Louboutin shoe, developed in collaboration with Zellerfeld, which is 3D printed. Zellerfeld stated that this shoe represents a significant advancement for luxury dress shoes, being shaped through advanced manufacturing rather than traditional cut, stitched, and assembled methods.

While it remains unclear if the shoe featured in Smith's video was part of the Paris presentation or a separate preview, the collaboration signals a move towards 3D printed luxury footwear. The article also speculates whether a standout piece from the presentation, the "Claw Feet" slip-on with a seamless look, might also be a 3D printed creation, though this has not been officially confirmed by either Louboutin or Zellerfeld.

Zellerfeld's approach to footwear involves creating shoes as single or near-single-piece objects using 3D printing, which fundamentally alters the design, production, fitting, and distribution processes. This innovation is further supported by Zellerfeld's recent integration of custom-fit technology through a partnership with foot-scanning company Volumental.