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Wedge Sandals
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This kind of women's footwear are called platforms or wedges in english, zeppe in Italy and chaussures compensees in France. In this case the italian term zeppa is less precise, since it can bring some confusion with other kind of platforms like plateaus, that are actually a different thing.
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After the 70's platform shoes were regarded as typical slutty footwear, suitable only for hookers or transgendered people, until some of the most famous designers proposed them as high fashion luxury shoes. I think the first were Salvatore Ferragamo, Terry De Havilland and Vivienne Westwood, then followed by Christian Dior, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Blumarine and even the conservative Giorgio Armani. |
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Some of these models have a ribbon or flower application on the toe box that makes the design softer and more romantic. These models have the upper made with a twisted leather strap in an original shape, a kind of Moebius ring, while the platform is a slender six inches shape. Once again fashion designers recycle fetish sex fashion for high-end collections.
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Peep toe platforms are the hottest trend for Spring Summer 2007. Yves Saint Laurent made a wonderful peep toe maryjane with platform and six inches stiletto heel, called 'Tribute'. You can easily find pictures of Victoria Beckham, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Pamela Anderson wearing this kind of shoes.
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