There’s one shoe in Salma Hayek’s wardrobe that’s stood the test of time: platforms. Long before the fashion crowd strapped themselves into this season’s Versace skyscrapers or Valentino’s glossy Tan-Gos, Salma made stacked heels a staple.
From velvet peep-toe styles to quirky cork wedges, platforms featured heavily in her 90’s wardrobe alongside sandals – her other go-to shoe. These days, she leans towards skin-tight leather boots – see: the shiny pair she wore on the Today show—gothic stompers—like the pair she wore on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – and suede platforms—which she recently wore for an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan.
For formal events, the actor prefers platform pumps. Hayek elevated her 5ft 2” frame at this year’s BAFTAs in a pair of sculptural satin heels, which fitted the boudoir mood of her purple lace-trim velvet Gucci gown perfectly. Proof that she loves platforms dearly? She wore them to receive a star on the Walk of Fame – one of the most important moments of her Hollywood career – and for the promo trails of her blockbuster films House of Gucci and Eternals. Take it from Salma: any occasion calls for a great platform.
This article first appeared in vouge.co.uk.
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