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These Stars Got a Head Start on Fall’s Big Platform Shoe Trend

From peep-toe platform sandals to combat boots to loafers, the fall trend can be seen on all kinds of footwear.

By Ella Chochrek

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Ella Chochrek

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Platform shoes are back in a big way for fall ’19 — and lots of A-listers already got a start on the trend.

The trend is wide-reaching, and stars have tested out all sorts of platforms — from boots to sandals to pumps. The ultra-tall shoes have appeared on both streets and the red carpet.

Britney Spears gave the trend a go for her first red carpet of the year, the Los Angeles premiere of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” in July. The pop star wore a red frock by Nookie with strappy black platform sandals.

Britney Spears, red dress, platform sandals, red carpet, 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' film premiere, Arrivals, TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 22 Jul 2019Wearing Nookie — Britney Spears in a Nookie dress and platform sandals.Matt Baron/Shutterstock

Lena Dunhan opted for similar black platform sandals on the red carpet at the London premiere of the same film. The “Girls” star teamed her Jimmy Choo heels with a feathered, sequined gown by 16Arlington.

Lena Dunham, 16Arlington dress, feathers, sequins, jimmy Choo platform sandals, celebrity style, poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK premiere for Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, at a central London cinemaUK Premiere of Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, London, United Kingdom - 30 Jul 2019 — Lena Dunham at the “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” premiere in London.Joel C Ryan/Shutterstock

Ava Max tried platforms with sky-high, Lady Gaga-esque proportions for an August appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel.” Max teamed her soaring silver boots with a shiny blue jacket and a Saint Laurent handbag.

Ava Max, silver, platforms, Jimmy Kimmel, blue, PVC — Ava Max arriving at Jimmy Kimmel.Splash News

Another more inventive take on the platform came courtesy of Tessa Thompson. The actress opted for brogues with the extra height at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in L.A. this June. She paired the menswear-inspired shoes with a silver Thom Browne blazer dress.