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Wedge heels are making a comeback. Here’s how to style them in 2026

Wedge heels are making a comeback. Here’s how to style them in 2026

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more For years, wedge heels have taken a backseat – often associated with Noughties holiday wardrobes or summer weddings. This season, however, they’ve stepped back into the trend scene, thanks to recent runways like Victoria Beckham, Chloé and Isabel Marant, who has revived its infamous Bekett wedge sneaker. While designers have offered a twist on the classic wedge – such as cut-outs or textural finishes – the heel hasn’t lost its wearability in making height comfortable. According to Marks & Spencer’s head of womenswear design Lisa Illis, the comeback is part of the wider trend towards nostalgic dressing. “Many current trends are all about throwback appeal,” she explains, “although their history begins in the Thirties, wedge heels are closely associated with bold Y2K fashion.” Early-2000s …

Brace yourself – wedge sneakers are back on the scene

Brace yourself – wedge sneakers are back on the scene

Published by Daniella Wilson

Fashion is inherently nostalgic. We often look back in order to look forward – it’s how trends are born. So far, 2026 has witnessed the return of the peacoat, Topshop’s epic comeback and the tutu skirt renaissance. There are even whispers of the skinny jean revival. Cue the Neyo hits and glimmering blue eyeshadow. The latest item to unearth itself from the sartorial archives? The wedge sneaker – one of the most divisive styles to emerge from the industry’s shoewear department. Let me take you back to 2012. French house Isabel Marant debuts the iconic Bekett Sneaker, defined by a suede exterior, an incorporated wedged heel, a high top silhouette and velcro-strap detailing. Within months, the kicks have been worn by stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Kendall Jenner, Lindsay Lohan and, perhaps most famously, Beyoncé – who sported a pair for her Love On Top music video. Zendaya even took to Instagram sporting an off-white pair, visible beneath a grainy, old-school Valencia Instagram filter.  © GettyLindsay Lohan wearing wedge sneakers in 2012 Considering Gen Z’s …

Qatar rejects attempts to ‘drive wedge’ with US over gas pause | US-Israel war on Iran News

Qatar rejects attempts to ‘drive wedge’ with US over gas pause | US-Israel war on Iran News

Published by Sam Flores

Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 12 Mar 202612 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Qatar has rejected claims in sections of Israeli media that it had stopped its LNG production to affect energy prices in the US, calling such accusations an attempt to “drive a wedge” between Qatar and the US. In a statement on Thursday, a senior Qatari official told Al Jazeera that “Qatar will always prioritise people’s safety over political or economic gain.” Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “It is no surprise that unofficial mouthpieces of [Israeli] Prime Minister Netanyahu are attempting to exploit this period of global instability to sow further tension and division across the region,” the official said. QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production last week following an Iranian drone attack, straining the global LNG market. Qatar supplies 20 percent of the world’s LNG. According to Qatar’s Ministry of Defence, Iranian …