Platform Shoes Collection (page 2)

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

Young Man Dressed as Mendicant Monk, c. 1755. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Young Man Dressed as Mendicant Monk, c. 1755

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro, c. 1728. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro, c. 1728

Cooling off at Ryogoku: A Set of Three (Ryogoku suzumi sanpukutsui), c. 1748

The Actor Sanogawa Mangiku as a woman walking in the snow, c. 1742

Young Couple Enjoying the Cool of Evening, c. 1771 / 72. Creator: Shiba Kokan
Young Couple Enjoying the Cool of Evening, c. 1771/72

Praying for Rain Komachi (Amagoi Komachi), Edo period (1615-1868), 1770

The Hagi Jewel River, from an untitled series of Six Jewel Rivers, c. 1770 / 71
The Hagi Jewel River, from an untitled series of Six Jewel Rivers, c. 1770/71

The Actor Ichikawa Hakuen as Sukeroku, early 19th century. Creator: Shunshosai Hokucho
The Actor Ichikawa Hakuen as Sukeroku, early 19th century

Itinerant female musician, from the triptych "Series of Three (Sanbantsuzuki)"
Itinerant female musician, from the triptych " Series of Three (Sanbantsuzuki)", Japan, c. 1830

Courtesan Stepping out of a Palanquin, Japan, c. early 1820s. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Courtesan Stepping out of a Palanquin, Japan, c. early 1820s

Trimming Her Nails, c. 1755. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Trimming Her Nails, c. 1755

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo I as Soga no Goro, c. 1752. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo I as Soga no Goro, c. 1752

Knocking the snow from a pair of clogs, c. 1730s. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu
Knocking the snow from a pair of clogs, c. 1730s

Set of Three, Love Birds in Three Kinds of Music (Sampukutsui hiyoku no san kyoku), c. 1748

The Portrait of Actors at the Ogura Cottage, 18th century. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga
The Portrait of Actors at the Ogura Cottage, 18th century

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo I as Sukeroku, c. 1749. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo I as Sukeroku, c. 1749

Girls of Fukagawa - A Triptych (Fukagawa musume sanpukutsui), c. 1755

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I, c. 1763. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I, c. 1763

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II, c. 1760. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II, c. 1760

Young Lady and Matron, from "Girls of Fukagawa - A Triptych
Young Lady and Matron, from " Girls of Fukagawa - A Triptych (Fukagawa musume sanpukutsui)", c. 1750s

The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II, c. 1768. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II, c. 1768

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II, c. 1758. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II, c. 1758

Three couples sharing umbrellas, c. 1760. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
Three couples sharing umbrellas, c. 1760

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo I (L) and Nakamura Matsue I (R), c. 1770. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo I (L) and Nakamura Matsue I (R), c. 1770

The Eleventh Month (Juichigatsu), from the series " Twelve Months in the South (Minami juni ko)", c. 1783/84

Akiba, from the series "Three Evenings at Spots Famous for Snow Viewing... v
Akiba, from the series " Three Evenings at Spots Famous for Snow Viewing (Meisho yukimi sanseki)", c. 1780/1801

The Actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as a Boy Blowing on His Hands beside a Large Snowball, in the Play Nigiwai Genji Hana Saku Kado, Performed at the Kawarazaki Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1793, c. 1793

Mitate (Parody) of Ono no Tofu in the Play Geiko Zashiki Kyogen, Japan, c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
Mitate (Parody) of Ono no Tofu in the Play Geiko Zashiki Kyogen, Japan, c. 1776

The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1779. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1779

The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo I as the Heron Maiden (Sagi Musume), Japan, c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo I as the Heron Maiden (Sagi Musume), Japan, c. 1774

The Actor Segawa Yujiro (or Segawa Kikunojo III) in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Yujiro (or Segawa Kikunojo III) in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1774

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in Private Life, Standing in a Snow-Covered Garden, Japan, c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in Private Life, Standing in a Snow-Covered Garden, Japan, c. 1775

Willow Bath (Yanagiyu), from the series "A Series of Willows (Yanagi bantsuzuki)
Willow Bath (Yanagiyu), from the series " A Series of Willows (Yanagi bantsuzuki)", c. 1828

Sarutahiko, No. 2 (Sono ni) from the series "The Boulder Door of Spring
Sarutahiko, No. 2 (Sono ni) from the series " The Boulder Door of Spring (Haru no iwato)", 1820s

Ono no Tofu, from the series "A Gathering of the Elders of Poetry
Ono no Tofu, from the series " A Gathering of the Elders of Poetry (Shoshikai bantsuzuki)", c. 1820

Evening Amusements at Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital (Toto Ryogoku yoasobi no zu), 1859

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro II, c. 1750. Creator: Torii Kiyoshige
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro II, c. 1750

Yoshitsune Awaits Benkei at Gojo Bridge, c. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yoshitsune Awaits Benkei at Gojo Bridge, c. 1840

Snow (Yuki), from the series "Famous Places of Edo (Edo meisho)", c. 1849/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Snow (Yuki), from the series "Famous Places of Edo (Edo meisho)", c. 1849/52

Two women by a tea house in Takanawa, n. d. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Two women by a tea house in Takanawa, n.d

Snow: Onoe Kikugoro III, from "A Set of Three (Sanbantsuzuki)", c. 1829. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Snow: Onoe Kikugoro III, from "A Set of Three (Sanbantsuzuki)", c. 1829

Foreign Mercantile House in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan), 1861

A Contemporary Parody of Komachi Prays for Rain (Tosei yatsushi Amagoi Komachi), c. 1792

Actors as Hotei Ichiemon and Gokuin Chiemon, c. 1847 / 52. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Actors as Hotei Ichiemon and Gokuin Chiemon, c. 1847/52

No. 3: Silent Flower (Mono iwanu hana), from the series "A Comparison of Flowers
No. 3: Silent Flower (Mono iwanu hana), from the series " A Comparison of Flowers (Hana awase)", late 1820s

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England or United States, 20th century. Imitation of Japanese design: women in kimonos, temples, Mount Fuji. Possibly after Utagawa Kunisada

Courtesan and her Attendant under a Cherry Tree, early 19th century. Detail from a larger artwork

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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.