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

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

The Nativity, c. 1450. Creator: Petrus Christus
The Nativity, c. 1450

Portrait of a Male Donor, c. 1455. Creator: Petrus Christus
Portrait of a Male Donor, c. 1455

Chopines, Italian, 1590-1610. Creator: Unknown
Chopines, Italian, 1590-1610

Pattens, American, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Pattens, American, late 18th century

A Young Woman in a Snow Storm Carrying a Heavily Snow-Laden Umbrella, ca. 1802

[Japanese Woman in Traditional Dress Posing with Two Men], 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Japanese Woman in Traditional Dress Posing with Two Men], 1870s

Lady & Servant, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Lady & Servant, 1870s

[Five Japanese Women in Traditional Dress with Parasols], 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Five Japanese Women in Traditional Dress with Parasols], 1870s

[Two Japanese Women Sitting on a Bench], 1870s. Creator: Unknown
[Two Japanese Women Sitting on a Bench], 1870s

Two Geisha Preceded by a Maid Carrying a Lantern, ca. 1778. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Two Geisha Preceded by a Maid Carrying a Lantern, ca. 1778

Ono no Tofu Standing on the Bank of a Stream and Watching a Frog Leap to Catch a Willow Branch, ca. 1825

Three Young Women Masquerading as Komuso (Strolling Minstrel), ca. 1778

Komachi Praying for Rain, ca. 1765 Creator: Attributed to Torii Kiyomitsu
Komachi Praying for Rain, ca. 1765

The Actor Arashi Otohachi as a Young Samurai in Womans Clothes, ca. 1756

Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the Role of Otsuru, ca. 1754. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the Role of Otsuru, ca. 1754

The Actors Nakamura Tomijiro in the Role of Ono no Komachi and Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the Role of Her Servant, ca. 1756

Fashionable Seven Autumn Plants (Fuzoku aki nanakusa), first half of the 19th century

Ashinoyu Spring in Hakone, ca. 1779. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Ashinoyu Spring in Hakone, ca. 1779

Ebisu and Benten Walking in the Snow. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
Ebisu and Benten Walking in the Snow

Water Scene, 1840. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Water Scene, 1840

Women Near a River, ca. 1850. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Women Near a River, ca. 1850

Sumidagawa, Mimeguri, 3rd month dragon year 1868. 3rd month dragon year 1868. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sumidagawa, Mimeguri, 3rd month dragon year 1868

Kameido Uramon (Tama-ya), ca. 1840. ca. 1840. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kameido Uramon (Tama-ya), ca. 1840

The Daikokuya at Mukojima, ca. 1835-42. ca. 1835-42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Daikokuya at Mukojima, ca. 1835-42

Sumidagawa Hashiba Watashi Zu (Yanagiya), ca. 1835-42. ca. 1835-42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Sumidagawa Hashiba Watashi Zu (Yanagiya), ca. 1835-42

Jewel River at Ide (Ide no Tamagawa), ca. 1768. ca. 1768. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Jewel River at Ide (Ide no Tamagawa), ca. 1768

The Clear-day Mountain Wind of the Fan, ca. 1766. ca. 1766. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Clear-day Mountain Wind of the Fan, ca. 1766

Untitled, ca. 1768. ca. 1768. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Untitled, ca. 1768

The Courtesans, from the series, "Seiro Bijin Awase Carver End Shigoro"(sic)
The Courtesans, from the series, " Seiro Bijin Awase Carver End Shigoro" (sic), ca. 1765

Print, ca. 1762. ca. 1762. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Print, ca. 1762

Snow, ca. 1769. ca. 1769. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Snow, ca. 1769

A Flute-Playing Monk (Komuso); The Fourth Month (Uzuki), from the series Fashionable Poetic Immortals of the Four Seasons (Fuzoku shiki kasen), ca. 1768

Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859) in the Role of Konoshita Tokichi from the Scene " Mountain Gate" in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo Hanayari, 1819

Selected Scenes from One Poem Each by One Hundred Poets: Poem by Emperor Koko, 19th century

The Gion Shrine in Snow, ca. 1832. ca. 1832. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Gion Shrine in Snow, ca. 1832

The Actor Arashi Wakano as a wakashu (youth) in a kappa (raincoat), ca. 1725. ca. 1725
The Actor Arashi Wakano as a wakashu (youth) in a kappa (raincoat), ca. 1725

Visit to a Shrine at the Hour of the Ox (Ushi no toki mairi), 1765. 1765
Visit to a Shrine at the Hour of the Ox (Ushi no toki mairi), 1765

Viewing Iris in the Rain, 1764-70. 1764-70. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Viewing Iris in the Rain, 1764-70

Lady with Black Hood and Umbrella Out Walking with Young Attendant

Two Women in a Storm, 1764-72. 1764-72. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Two Women in a Storm, 1764-72

The Snow Ball, 1770. 1770. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
The Snow Ball, 1770

Umbrellas and Geta (Japanese Wooden Sandals), probably 1816. probably 1816
Umbrellas and Geta (Japanese Wooden Sandals), probably 1816

Drawing the First Water of the New Year, ca. 1769-70. ca. 1769-70
Drawing the First Water of the New Year, ca. 1769-70

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke in the Role of the Famous Strong Woman Okane, probably 1765

Actor Nakamura Senya as Tokonatsu in the Kabuki Play, " The Legacy of the Three-Comma Family Crest Revealed" (Mitsutomoe Katoku Binaki), ca. 1716

Sanokawa Ichimatsu I in Grayish Blue and Rose Walking Toward the Left, 1756. 1756
Sanokawa Ichimatsu I in Grayish Blue and Rose Walking Toward the Left, 1756

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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.