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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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1990s — The platform shoe made a comeback in the '90s. First hitting the runway at a Vivienne Westwood shoe (remember when Naomi Campbell face-planted in her 9-inch heels?), they became popularized by international girl group sensation, the Spice Girls. Platform sneakers became a go-to, and also responsible for more than a few sprained ankles in gym classes.

Illustrations by Isabelle Rancier

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