Platform Heels: Why Everyone Is Obsessed With Them This Season

We all know the importance of our shoes, and we don't just mean walking around; they can be the making or breaking of an outfit. What you wear on your feet says a lot about you, including your confidence, your attitude and your interests. Plus, it tells us a lot about what’s in and what’s not. And in fashion, we know that what’s ‘in’ can change almost every day.

Trends can change in an instant, and what was once seen as a fashion faux pas could be a big hit the next month or year. We’ve seen it with Crocs and now UGG boots, but what about heels? And more specifically, platform heels?

The Rise of Platforms

Throughout history, people have had a ‘love-hate' relationship with heels. One second we can’t stand them, the next we can’t live without them! But lately, they’ve come back with a vengeance, and one style that we're loving is platforms.

The platform heel has been around for years. They even date as far back as the 6th century BCE! But the platforms we know and love today have risen and fallen in popularity throughout time. However, one thing we can say for certain is that if anyone ever wanted to make a statement, this is how they’d do it!

We’ve seen all of the music greats sport exaggerated shoes. From Elton John to David Bowie, platforms were once used to help people make their mark. From the disco-dancing '70s to the naughty '90s, you'll notice that platforms were around in some of the most iconic moments in fashion history, so it’s no surprise that in 2023, they’re making a comeback.

Walk Tall Like a Celeb

Last year marked a major surge in the popularity of platform heels, and we saw all the hottest celebs wearing them! From Ariana Grande to Olivia Rodrigo and even Beyoncé! Everyone was hot for some height.

Of course, we can’t discuss the recent hype around platform heels without acknowledging the notorious Versace. First introducing their now classic platform heels in Fall/Winter 2021, Versace completely changed the game when they released the Medusa Aevitas Platform Pumps. Debuted by the Hadid sisters on the runway, it’s no surprise that fans and celebs everywhere were quick to snap these up.

Dua Lipa has made a name for herself in the fashion world as Versace’s ‘it girl’, so it's no surprise that we all stopped and stared at her platform heels on the SS22 runway. And Ariana Grande’s head-to-toe yellow platforms left us in awe during her debut on The Voice last year.

With platform heels taking the world of A-list celebs by storm, it’s no surprise this interest has seeped into normal people's lives too.

Why You Should Rock Platform Heels

Platform heels are sexy, but they’re also bold, fun and daring. What's more, you can wear them pretty much anywhere, on holiday or even on a night out with friends.

We love how platform heels make us feel. They bring style, heat and class all at the same time.

It’s time to be bold and brave with a set of daring platform heels, whether you want to stand out in red or pink or would prefer something more neutral, like white or black.