Vertiginous Platforms F/W 06.07 & S/S 07

[luckyme]

I see the Spring 06 all over the place (which I have) but what about Fall 06 shoes? When do they hit the stores?

 

[Guessgirl96]

I've always loved platforms

I actually like the balenciaga ones They'll definatly make more manejable ones when they hit stores, I think the s/s were wearable but they even lowered those. The balenciagas and chloes are my favorite.

Here are a few that I love that haven't been posted. All pics from style.com.

 

[jennifer~]

These look so good with short, voluminous skirts; I thought I wouldn't like them before I considered the possibilities, but now I can't imagine a subverted doll-like look without them I'm reminded so much of both Gothic Lolita and an editorial I remember from a rather recent issue of Bazaar, in which the footwear of choice were platforms from such labels as you might spot in a fetish shop But the styling and other such adaptations permitted the release of that connotation; it was an eye-opening moment, and a defining one for les platforms. Or something.
and I'm not exactly tall, so I can't rightly use everyone's favourite dismissal, 'I'm not in need of platforms, not today,' anyhow...

 

[pucci_mama]

I like the looks GG posted I wear these kind of shoes myself.

But not when it's done to the extreme like the Balenciaga's posted.

 

[miss_j]

I agree with Kimkhuu- I think they look chic. Never been a fan of platforms but most of the new ones coming out are beautiful. They're like sculptural art objects more than anything else- I probably can't manage walking in them, but I still want a pair anyway! Here is a great article from the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/13/f...ml?ex=1145246400&en=186aa8dc81e8e318&ei=5087

 

[Tinetush]

Normally I don't like platforms, but I have started to adapt to them. And they are actually quite fab when paired with a babydoll dress, as jennifer mentioned. some shorts, a tulip skirt with pockets etc. So it really depends on the styling. I don't think I will ever wear them, but I don't mind looking at them
But perhaps I should try wearing them, they will do wonders to my height.

 

[mademoiselle_]

Platform shoes f/w 06.07

This is becoming a trend and I belive will be big
though I think woman with an especifict height can use them

Balenciaga Fall 06

YSL Fall 06

Miu Miu Fall 06

Chloe Fall 06

all pics *style

 

[softgrey]

especifict

what do you mean?...

 

[mademoiselle_]

I meant to say specific height a girl who's 5'10 , 5'11 would look like giant with the balenciagas or other ones..

 

[disco54]

i dont like platforms too much but with all the huge dresses and fashions out , these are the only type of shoes which pair them down. stilettoes would get lost and overwhelmed.

 

[adi]

i like chloe and ysl ones those balenciaga ones are just simply ugly

 

[luckyme]

I love the unusal shapes and textures of the current platforms. I think shoes have become the focus of a style of dressing.

The Balenciaga IRL are amazing and not so high as the runway version. Below are verisons by McQueen and Hardy that I really like.

lvr.com
style.com

 

[Lena]

love the mcQueen here ^

 

[disco54]

im sorry but i found balenciagas fall collection FUGLY...and those shoes are not ugly they are scary ...looks like hospital clogs meets tim burton horror movie.

 

[kimair]

some more platforms...pics from style.com

proenza schouler

gucci

 

[mademoiselle_]

2nd gucci!!
those are...sex haha

 

[kimair]

btw...i saw the balenciaga platform ankle boots at neiman marcus last weekend, and they're gorgeous in person...
not as high as the runway versions (of course), but the same basic shape...
i believe the heel was 4.5"...

 

[disco54]

yeah gorgeous ...it makes your feet look like it was twisted in a wreck

 

[InnocentFairy]

I am really suprised, but Shellys have a gorgeous pair of red platform wedges that are perfect to wear with smock dresses and wooley tights!

 

[missbliss]

I don't know about the Balenciaga's, when I first saw them I thought they looked like shoes Frankenstein would own & I can't seem to get that image out of my head so there's no way I could ever wear them & feel the least bit flattering, but I am loving the Chloes & YSL platforms especially with the ribbed tights!