
Jaden Smith named Louboutin menswear designer, stirring ‘nepo-baby’ debate
By AFP Published September 18, 2025 French fashion icon Christian Louboutin’s decision to name Will Smith’s son, Jaden, as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that has taken the industry by surprise — and stirred up fresh allegations of “nepo-baby” favoritism. Louboutin picks Jaden Smith as head of menswear, prompting backlash – DR…