Platform Shoes Collection

Jenny Clare seen here posing with her Leyland Mini 6th October 1972

Jenny Clare seen here posing with her Leyland Mini 6th October 1972

Spice Girls singing at Brit Awards in Earls court London February 1997

Kiss, American rock band arrived in the UK today, the four man group landed at Heathrow Airport in star-spangled skintight costumes and heavy makeup

Comedian Colin Crompton seen here posing with a Jaguar XJ12, which is first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1972

From the series Hana ayame gonin zoroi (Five women as beautiful as irises), c.1811. Private Collection

Fujisawa, 1852. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Fujisawa, 1852. Series: Fifty-three Stations

Venetian Courtisane, c.1660-c.1687. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
Venetian Courtisane, c.1660-c.1687

Scenes from the play called the Yellow Jacket by George C. Hazelton and Benrimo, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scenes from the play called the Yellow Jacket by George C. Hazelton and Benrimo, 1913. The yellow jacket; a Chinese play done in a Chinese manner, in three acts

Two Entertainers and a Maid, c. 1777. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Two Entertainers and a Maid, c. 1777. Attributed to Kitao Shigemasa. Detail from a larger artwork

Beauty of Ibarakiya Pulling at a Man's Umbrella - a Parody of the Legend of Watanabe no... c. 1759
Beauty of Ibarakiya Pulling at a Man's Umbrella - a Parody of the Legend of Watanabe no Tsuna and the Ibaraki Demon, c. 1759

Reveille model Malou Cartwright seen here posing with a Volkswagen Beetle in the guise of Herbie, which is first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1972

General scenes from the 1972 Paris motor show 6th October 1972

Geri Halliwell of pop group Spice Girls performing on stage at Brit Awards February 1997

Sylvia Syms Actress on a boat at sea May 1959

Geri Halliwell of pop group Spice Girls performing on stage at Brit Awards circa 1997

Woman in black corset posing in studio (B&W)
Easy Retouch, Black and white, Photography, posing, full length, black colour, white background, arm extended, gesturing, standing, legs apart, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women

Schoolboy boxer Simon Lee with his mother Saphire Lee. Mrs Lee has been reported to the Schoolboys Amateur Boxing Association for allegedly launching herself with her shoe at her sons opponent

Reveille model Nicky Howarth seen here posing with a TR6 car which is top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Glamour model Felicity Jane wearing the "Thong in Brighton (Saturday)
Glamour model Felicity Jane wearing the " Thong in Brighton (Saturday). March 1975 75-1708-002

Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown
Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650

Kaori-mono-awase, Gyoshu, 1830. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu II
Kaori-mono-awase, Gyoshu, 1830

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Hanshiro V as Masago in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo no Hanayari, ca. 1819

Woman Walking in the Snow, 1840s-early 1850s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Woman Walking in the Snow, 1840s-early 1850s

The Sumida River in Colors of Spring (image 16 of 48), 1862. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada II
The Sumida River in Colors of Spring (image 16 of 48), 1862

Parody of Komachi praying for rain, 1765. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Parody of Komachi praying for rain, 1765. Attributed to Ishikawa Toyonobu

Two Entertainers and a Maid, c. 1777. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Two Entertainers and a Maid, c. 1777. Attributed to Kitao Shigemasa

By the Stream, c. 1765. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
By the Stream, c. 1765. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

Two Actors Catching Fireflies, c. 1765 / 70. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
Two Actors Catching Fireflies, c. 1765/70

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro and Nakamura Takesaburo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho in the play " Bando Ichi Kotobuki Soga

The Actors Matsumoto Hyozo as a courtesan and Nakagawa Hanzaburo as a young man, c. 1700. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

Genji Drawn in Different Styles: View of Akashi Bay (Kakiwake Genji, Akashi ura no kei), 1869

The Actor Bando Yasosuke, 1801 / 08. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
The Actor Bando Yasosuke, 1801/08

Chizuka no Fumi no Bosetsu (The Evening Snow of a Thousand Bundles of Love-Letters)... c
Chizuka no Fumi no Bosetsu (The Evening Snow of a Thousand Bundles of Love-Letters), the Lovers Ohatsu and Tokubei, from the series " Sugata Hakkei (Eight Views of Lovers)", c. 1772

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Hitachi in Part Two of the Play Wada... c
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Hitachi in Part Two of the Play Wada Sakamori Osame no Mitsugumi (Wadas Carousal: The Last Drink With a Set of Three Cups)

Nikenjaya no Bosetsu, from the series "Azuma Hakkei", c. 1769
Nikenjaya no Bosetsu, from the series " Azuma Hakkei", c. 1769

Ushiwaka-maru on the Gojo Bridge, reprint of c. 1769 design. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
Ushiwaka-maru on the Gojo Bridge, reprint of c. 1769 design

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II holding an umbrella, c. 1750s. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II holding an umbrella, c. 1750s

The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I dressed as mendicant monks... c
The Actors Onoe Kikugoro I and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I dressed as mendicant monks (komuso), c. 1749

The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I and Segawa Kikunojo I as lovers under an umbrella, c. 1740s

Young Men of Fashion - A Set of Three (Wakashu sanpukutsui), early 1750s

Sharing an Umbrella - A Set of Three (Aigasa sanpukutsui), c. 1755

Rain in the Fifth Month (Samidare), c. 1755. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Rain in the Fifth Month (Samidare), c. 1755

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Kikuchi Hyogo Narikage in the Play Katakiuchi Chuko... c1770
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Kikuchi Hyogo Narikage in the Play Katakiuchi Chuko Kagami (Vendetta: A Model of Loyalty and Filial Duty)

Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks, Japan, c. 1794. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Young Couple Dressed as Mendicant Monks, Japan, c. 1794

Womens Bathhouse and Laundry, Japan, early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Womens Bathhouse and Laundry, Japan, early 19th century

The Autumn Shower, from "Sharing an Umbrella: A Set of Three (Aigasa sanpukutsui)
The Autumn Shower, from " Sharing an Umbrella: A Set of Three (Aigasa sanpukutsui)", c. 1748

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no Goro, c. 1744. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no Goro, c. 1744

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"Platform Shoes: A Fashion Journey Through Time" Step into the world of platform shoes, where fashion and history collide. From the swinging 60s to the iconic 90s, these elevated footwear choices have left their mark on pop culture and style. In October 1972, Jenny Clare strikes a pose next to her Leyland Mini, rocking a pair that elevate her look to new heights. These bold statement pieces became synonymous with self-expression and individuality during this era. Fast forward to February 1997 at the Brit Awards in London's Earls Court, where the Spice Girls take center stage. Geri Halliwell steals the show as she performs in her signature platform shoes, adding an extra dose of girl power to their electrifying performance. Comedian Colin Crompton knows how to make a grand entrance too - posing confidently with a Jaguar XJ12 while sporting his own stylish platforms. It seems like even offstage moments were an opportunity for these fashionable shoes to shine. Across continents and genres, platform shoes made waves wherever they went. American rock band Kiss lands at Heathrow airport, each member donning their distinctive platforms that perfectly complement their larger-than-life personas. But it's not just modern icons who embraced this trend; historical artifacts reveal its timeless appeal. Italian chopines from 1550-1650 showcase how even centuries ago people sought elevation through fashion innovation. Japanese art also captures this fascination with height-enhancing footwear through Kaori-mono-awase by Gyoshu in 1830. The intricate woodblock print depicts women wearing traditional Japanese attire paired with elevated geta sandals – a precursor to modern-day platforms. Even actresses like Sylvia Syms couldn't resist the allure of platforms as she poses on a boat at sea in May 1959 – proving that these shoes have been making waves long before they hit mainstream popularity.