Platform Shoes Collection (page 3)

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

Mother and Children at the New Year, 18th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyoharu
Mother and Children at the New Year, 18th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Womans Shoes, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Womans Shoes, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow, probably 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow, probably 1774

Scene from the Drama "Yuki-motsu-take Furisode Genji", December 1785
Scene from the Drama " Yuki-motsu-take Furisode Genji", December 1785

The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow, ca. 1786-87. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow, ca. 1786-87

Ichikawa Monosuke III in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku, ca. 1786. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
Ichikawa Monosuke III in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku, ca. 1786

Two Geishas and a Maid, ca. 1790. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Two Geishas and a Maid, ca. 1790

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Man Walking under an Umbrella, ca. 1796

Unidentified Actor of the Ichikawa Line in the Role of Hige no Ikyu, ca. 1795

An Actor of the Nakamura Line, ca. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
An Actor of the Nakamura Line, ca. 1778

Scene from a Drama, ca. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
Scene from a Drama, ca. 1778

The Third Bando Hikosaburo as a Man Standing on the Bank of a River, ca. 1793

Ichikawa Bennosuke as a Man in Komuso Attire, ca. 1788. Creator: Shunsho
Ichikawa Bennosuke as a Man in Komuso Attire, ca. 1788

The Oiran Shirayu of Wakanaya attended by Two Kamuro and Shinzo, ca. 1778

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I, ca. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I, ca. 1775

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Komuso Standing in the Snow by a Fence, ca. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Komuso Standing in the Snow by a Fence, ca. 1775

The Actor Ichikawa Monosuke II in the Role of Daito-no-miya Disguised as a Komuso, ca. 1772 (?). Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Monosuke II in the Role of Daito-no-miya Disguised as a Komuso, ca. 1772 (?)

The Oiran Wakoku of Echizen-ya attended by a Shinzo and a Kamuro, ca. 1778

Geisha Walking through the Snow at Night, ca. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Geisha Walking through the Snow at Night, ca. 1797

Ichikawa Monosuke II, ca. 1790. Creator: Katsukawa Shun ei
Ichikawa Monosuke II, ca. 1790

Catching fireflies (Hotaru gari), ca. 1796-97. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Catching fireflies (Hotaru gari), ca. 1796-97

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of Soga no Goro, 2nd month, 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of Soga no Goro, 2nd month, 1770

Landing-stage in the Snow (Yuki no sanbashi), 1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Landing-stage in the Snow (Yuki no sanbashi), 1800

The Second Nakajima Mihoemon as a Man Standing with Head Bent Forward, 1768 or 1769. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Nakajima Mihoemon as a Man Standing with Head Bent Forward, 1768 or 1769

Two Geishas Out Walking, 1739-1820. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Two Geishas Out Walking, 1739-1820

The Second Nakamura Juzo as a Samurai, 1773 or 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Nakamura Juzo as a Samurai, 1773 or 1774

Arashi Otohachi I as a Famous Comedian, ca. 1766. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Arashi Otohachi I as a Famous Comedian, ca. 1766

The Third Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku, 1784

Court Lady by Old Plum Tree, 1796, year of the dragon. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Court Lady by Old Plum Tree, 1796, year of the dragon

Courtesan with Two Attendants, 1797. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Courtesan with Two Attendants, 1797

Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as a Komuso Holding a Basket-Hat in His Right Hand, ca. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as a Komuso Holding a Basket-Hat in His Right Hand, ca. 1775

The Second Ishikawa Monosuke in the Role of Karigane Bunshichi, 1782. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ishikawa Monosuke in the Role of Karigane Bunshichi, 1782

Japanese Woman in the Snow (colour woodblock print)
STC105237 Japanese Woman in the Snow (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

A view of Srinagar, 1872 (opaque pigments & gold on paper)
3086164 A view of Srinagar, 1872 (opaque pigments & gold on paper) by Singh, Bishan (19th century); 32.4x42.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: depicting the city of Srinagar by the Jhelum river)

Man with a Long Zither at a Table, with a Servant (gouache on paper)
CMN95698 Man with a Long Zither at a Table, with a Servant (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); 31.1x19 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Japanese woman by the sea (colour woodblock print)
STC105238 Japanese woman by the sea (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

A Lady of Distinction in her Habit of Ceremony, plate 60 from
STC89213 A Lady of Distinction in her Habit of Ceremony, plate 60 from The Costume of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1800 (engraving) by Mason

A Midwife going to a Labour, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)
2962516 A Midwife going to a Labour, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Cherry Blossom at Asakura (woodblock)
HMP86608 Cherry Blossom at Asakura (woodblock) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; © Harris Museum and Art Gallery ; Japanese

Hamam - il bagno, c. 1891-1902 (oil on canvas)
6276887 Hamam - il bagno, c.1891-1902 (oil on canvas) by Zonaro, Fausto (1854-1929); 85.4x69 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Reveille model seen here posing with a Citroen DS car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1972

Reveille model seen here posing with a Volvo estate car first prize in a Reveille car competition. Circa January 1971

Reveille model Beulah Hughes seen here posing with a Peugeot 504 car which is a top prize in the Reveille win a car competition circa 1973

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

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

Paul Jaegar seen here modeling the latest mens wear fashions for 1973 Rev 3065

Fashion scene from Woolworth s. Woman wearing a bikini standing in the park with a little girl February 1975 75-01132-013

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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.