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Jordan: Ancient

Betsy: Notable Wearers - Platform Shoes' Moments in Pop Culture

-plan to include both men and women

-what effect did this have on trends (consumerism)?

Billie: Modern - how has the reputation of platform shoes changed over time? - when were they "in" when were they "out"?

Bibliography

Jordan: http://fabulousplatformshoes.com/the-history-of-platform-heels

Betsy: http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/top-20-most-iconic-shoes

https://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/08/why-we-love-the-shoes-that-hurt-us/

http://www.ehbonline.org/article/S1090-5138(12)00122-5/pdf

Late 1960's and 1970's

David Bowie, an icon of glam rock in the 1970's, famously wore platform shoes while performing as his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust. Bowie is regarded as an icon of androgynous fashion, noted for his queering of gender and performance style. http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/fashion-androgynous-icons-annie-lennox-prince-david-bowie

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http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/david-bowie-our-style-hero

1990's

The Spice Girls brought the platform shoe back in the 90's. The footwear brand, Buffalo, created the famous platform sneakers worn by members of the group. Members could also be seen in platform boots in addition to sneakers. http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/top-20-most-iconic-shoes

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2000's

YSL Tribute Sandal appeared in 2004, quickly gaining popularity by celebrities and the fashion world for its sex appeal and added comfort of a platform sole. The shoe is continued to be released season after season, despite changes in creative directors. http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/top-20-most-iconic-shoes

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/may/10/power-platform-high-heel-shoe

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Billie:http://www.queensofvintage.com/a-brief-history-platform-shoe/

Billie: http://www.refinery29.com/platform-shoe-history