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How the ’90s Platform Got Remade for Resort 2018

On top of the staggering height!

By Christian Allaire

Christian Allaire

Fashion Editor

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August 15, 2017 9:00 am

circus by sam edelman — Circus by Sam Edelman velvet embellished platforms.
Courtesy of brand

Get ready for liftoff. For resort ’18, women’s brands embraced the ’90s-inspired platform sandal — but with a new twist. Bold colors and refined embellishments offered a fresh interpretation of the classic style.

paul andrew — Paul Andrew platform with a mirrored sole.Courtesy of brand

Whereas the ’90s platforms were all about minimalism, these new sandals are more maximalist. Case and point: Circus by Sam Edelman’s velvet platform style, which is embellished with whimsical motifs. The same goes for Frances Valentine’s satin platform style, which has an oversized bow detail.

sophia webster — Sophia Webster satin embellished platforms.Courtesy of brand

And then there’s the staggering height. Laurence Dacade took the platform to new heights, debuting a sky-high style in a sprightly orange leather. Paul Andrew added a mirror sole onto its metallic platform — for a dash of disco fever.