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Additionally, high-end sneakers are making a similar comeback in the streetwear scene. After a long time at the top of the charts, the normal dad-like sneakers are giving way to cooler platforms,” said Taylor Tomasi Hill, Creative Director of THE YES. For example, Alexander McQueen’s Chunky Sole Sneakers bring the classic sneaker look up to date, transforming it into a strong and confident model.

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David Bowie Platform Boots Iconic Shoes
Image: David Bowie

Departing from the low Cuban heels of the 70s, Bowie and his stage persona, Ziggy Stardust, gravitated to bold platforms, stilettos, or generally higher heels – all synonymous, at the time, with women’s fashion. While by this time subcultures such as drag queen communities and ballroom culture had already normalized the wearing of heels and other traditionally feminine attire by men, Bowie’s look made bring subversive fashion into the mainstream.

Today, brands such as Rick Owens, Marc Jacobs and Brooklyn-based shoe label Syro are embracing the sky-high heels. Offering a range of designs – from Rick Owen’s signature grilled platforms to Rombaut’s sneaker-inspired stilettos, they’re a living example of how the fashion industry is pivoting towards inclusivity and gender-neutral fashion. “When I strut down the street in my heels, every part of me feels good.” Shaobo Han, co-founder of Syro, said. “Wearing heels allows me to connect and embrace my femininity and explore the boundaries of fashion. I don’t believe heels should have a gender, they belong to everyone.”

Wisdom Kaye Grilled Platform Rick Owens
Image: Wisdom Kaye

Wedge heels have also been popular among fashion influencers. Stylist and fashion content creator Wisdom Kaye is no stranger to garish looks and his Rick Owens have become a staple of his self-expression. Whether he’s rocking a Thom Browne skirt or harnessing his David Bowie-worthy energy, defying gender norms with clothes has led him to his own aesthetic, which has garnered him more than 10 million followers. on social media.

As with clothing, the declassification of heels as “feminine” footwear continues as clothing becomes less tied to a person’s gender identity and sexuality. As men walk down red carpets and magazine covers in their dressing gowns, there’s no reason they can’t have a nice pair of heels to go with them.

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