A Different Party Platform

Now that the election is over (yay, President Obama!), the word “platform” will thankfully remind us solely of footwear - at least until 2012! At left, a gorgeous rendering of the fabulous footwear inspiring this post by Fellow Fashionista Kat of Pencilfashion.
At right, an ultra-platform, courtesy nytimes.com. Can anyone name the designer?
Christian Dior
Galliano
Giambattista Valli "mini-platform", at right
Louis Vuitton
Gucci (at right)
Marni
Viktor & Rolf
Alexander McQueen exaggerated double-heeled shoes in W - CC is really drawn to this photo! What do you think, CC readers?
WHAT TO BUY (or make sure you already have in your closet!):
(a) platform booties; (b) a platform ankle wrap or slingback sandal; and (c) a hidden platform pump or peep-toe.


Left: YSL’s "industrial strength" platform, at Neiman Marcus.
Right: Berny Demore Solis suede ankle bootie with contrasting platform, at shopbop.com.
Christian Louboutin Zippette, at Barneys New York.

Giuseppe Zanotti hidden platform eel pump. This and next at barneys.com.
Jil Sander beaded thin ankle strap pump. What a fantastic heel shape!
At right: Giuseppe Zanotti Glamorous red patent cork platform pump, at chickdowntown.com.
Irregular Choice Kitty Princess suede ankle wrap shoes. Visit irregularchoicestore.co.uk.
Deal of the Day: These Forever 21 Nonstop lilac platforms are on sale for $10.99!
Report Signature Rockwell blue ankle strap pump. How hot are these, and less than $200? This pair and next 2 at shopbop.com.
L.A.M.B. Fen red and black stud detail square toe pump - CC adores this silhouette!
Dolce Vita Molly platform mary jane
Fendi suede and leather platforms. These and next at net-a-porter.com.
Giuseppe Zanotti tricolor satin wedges
Miu Miu faux python jeweled slingback sandal. This and next at barneys.com.
Fendi brown patent t-strap platform pump with logo button detail.
If you cant afford the coveted YSL Tribute, get these Bebe Patti sandals instead! At bebe.com.
CC loves these Missoni zig zag slingback platforms, available at Zappos Couture.
Last look: retro-liciousness via stockingirl.com – nothing like some Pucci-esque tights to go with those platforms, darlings!

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