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Platforms give a girl a step up

By: Lauren Gallagher | 10/23/11 8:00 AM
SF Examiner Staff Writer
Jeffrey Campbell’s wedges are no doubt inspired by Salvatore Ferragamo’s iconic 1938 creation for Judy Garland, above. Campbell’s wedges are at Shoe Biz and Nordstrom. $165
Armani’s sparkling, heel-less creation for Lady Gaga, right, took its cue from the chopine — a 14th-century trend that got more luxurious with time — such as the 17th-century velvet and lace version, left.
“Katariina” wedges from Anthropologie. $298
Sandal wedges from Jeffrey Campbell available at Shoe Biz and Nordstrom. $159
Feel the 1940s in these Chie Mihara heels from Gimme Shoes. $390
Fire Wing clogs from Anthropologie. $428
Suede wedges from Seychelles available from Ambiance, Nordstrom and Shoe Biz. $129.95
Jeffrey Campbell’s wedges are no doubt inspired by Salvatore Ferragamo’s iconic 1938 creation for Judy Garland, above. Campbell’s wedges are at Shoe Biz and Nordstrom. $165
Jeffrey Campbell’s wedges are no doubt inspired by Salvatore Ferragamo’s iconic 1938 creation for Judy Garland, above. Campbell’s wedges are at Shoe Biz and Nordstrom. $165

Platforms are not new, although they are reincarnated nearly every season. Originally designed to keep feet above the filth of a city, they were also a sign of social and economic status: The higher the heel, the swankier your lifestyle. While Lady Gaga’s extreme looks may raise eyebrows, the heel-less platform shoes she favors are a centuries-old design. Click the picture for picks from this season’s crop.

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