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May 12, 2012 7:30 AM EDT
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The Illustrated History Of The Platform Shoe

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1930s — The first instance of the platform shoe returning in modern days in the West was Salvatore Ferragamo's fashion-forward cork sandal. The rainbow-colored heel is considered modern, even today!

Illustrations by Isabelle Rancier

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