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“Disco shoes,” c. 1973-75

These shoes exemplify the short-lived trend for men’s platforms during the first half of the 1970s–a style worn by glam-rock stars and everyday men alike. This bold pair features wings of gold metallic leather and tacked-on gold glitter spelling out “YES” at the toe.

Details

Man’s shoes in black suede with gold metallic leather and gold glitter

Circa 1973-75

The Museum at FIT, P92.53.1

Museum purchase

Two high-heel lace-up platform shoes in black suede with gold leather wings on vamp and applied glitter text reading “YES” on front of platform.
Back and side view of two high-heel lace-up platform shoes in black suede with gold leather wings on vamp and applied glitter text reading “YES” on front of platform.
Back and side view of two high-heel lace-up platform shoes in black suede with gold leather wings on vamp and applied glitter text reading “YES” on front of platform.
Close up view of two high-heel lace-up platform shoes in black suede with gold leather wings on vamp and applied glitter text reading “YES” on front of platform.

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