I Hate Wedges, but I'm Down for Wedges 2.0

Personally, I've never been a fan of wedges. I think that's mainly because I was scarred by the overwhelming number of girls who wore them to every event while I was in uni. I just never understood why out of all the shoes in the world, wedges were the ones they chose as their go-tos. Well, I started noticing a shoe style that's the perfect combination of a mule and a wedge (with little hints of a flatform) combined, and I am so into it. The second I spotted a few on one of my favourite online retailers, Need Supply Co., I thought, when did wedges get a complete makeover?

This makeover resulted in a wedge that is sleek, minimal and forward. Basically, it's the total opposite of all the tasteless wedge-and-minidress combinations I was forced to endure for so many years. Wedges 2.0 are lower to the ground, offering maximum comfort coupled with the eye-catching shape that promises to serve as a fun conversation starter no matter what. So for those of you out there who know about my unhealthy aversion to wedges, you have no basis for calling me out when you see me sporting a pair of these—they're different. So, so different.

Brands like Trademark and Intentionally Blank make a mean pair, as do Rachel Comey and Tibi. Since this trend is just getting its feet on the ground, we can expect more fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M to pick up on the new style any day now. In the meantime, go on to shop some of my favourite versions of the wedges you've never seen before.

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.