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Home • Accessories

Platform Shoes

By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Jessica Lucas

If the thought of platforms conjure up images of Marilyn Manson, just take a look at Jessica Lucas’s architectural platforms. These say glam, not goth.

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Fendi

You’ll want to stare at your feet all day wearing these beauties.

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Rihanna

The hidden platform and nude hue of these pumps elongate Rihanna’s already statuesque frame.

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Dolce Vita “April” Suede Platform Pumps

We’ve fallen hard for this insanely cool hybrid of platform, wedge, and heel.

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland stands tall in these fetish inspired platforms.

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Christian Louboutin

Can you say shoe porn? These exceptional Christian Louboutin platform pumps’ electric blue shade make these serious statement shoes.

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Ashanti

Ashanti’s color blocked platform heels add some spunk to her LBD.

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Payless

You can’t go wrong pairing these platform sandals with any ensemble.

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Beyonce

Beyonce elevates her look with these sexy, stone colored platforms with alluring peep toe.

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YSL Tribute Pumps

These tall, patent leather YSL Tribute pumps were by far the most coveted shoe of 2009 by celebrities around the globe. This means they’ve been copied a million times over, so there’s a plethora of affordable styles on the market.

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Ciara

Ciara is a tall drink of water in these two tone suede platform heels with gold cap-toe detailing.

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Steve Madden

On paper a leopard, open-toe, platform heel with a wine snakeskin origami toe embellishment sounds way over-the-top. Although in reality, this combo is simply divine.

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Amber Rose

Afraid you’ll lose your balance in platforms? Take a cue from Amber Rose and reach for a tall, fashion-forward platform wedge instead.

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Calvin Klein Platform Pump

Perfect for glaming up your day look, these Calvin Klein platform pumps are a much simpler take on the trend.

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Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana shows off her fashion cred in a pair of muted, gold platforms.

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Elie Tahari “Sonya” Platform

Add a touch of gold to you look with sky-high platforms.

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