Today, platform shoes are made primarily for women. But in the 1970s, the style was almost equally worn by men and women. Historians refer to this era in the 1960s and '70s as the Peacock ...

and photographs such as Bruno Barbey’s 1976 image of women admiring a shop window in Tehran. The recent history of the style – platform shoes have origins in ancient Greek theatre, while ...

Platform shoes are back and better than ever. Annie Sheehan for Observer There’s nothing wrong with a platform-less shoe, but we’re rather excited for the ’70s and ’90s-esque revival.

Comfort is in vogue this season, and the 70s ... platform giving a sturdy and comfortable feel. Footwear designer Payal Kothari says that the runway this season is seen supporting flatform shoes ...

From peasant tops to flower crowns, it doesn't look like '70s ... and shoes with real wooden platforms require a little bit of extra attention than your running shoes or even other platform ...

With a silhouette that takes us straight back to the 70s but with a modern twist ... flared jeans find their perfect ally in platform shoes. And this May, this trend is consolidating with new ...