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Dear all,

I've had a look around and discovered that the new film is definitely based on the Divine story (covered in the BBC strand Trouble at the Top - Series 3 Episode 1). Divine's founder (Steve Pateman) confirms this at www.loveisdivine.co.uk/aboutus.htm - where he provides details of the company history, BBC documentary, and selling the film rights to the story.

I'm not sure if it's ok to post pics from the above site so, if you're interested, to see Steve in heels go to: www.loveisdivine.co.uk/aboutus.htm

SP.

p.s. apparently, the BBC doc is sometimes re-screened on BBC knowledge so keep an eye out for it - it's interesting in it's approach to crossdressers...

Yes, I recognized the story of 'Kinky Boots' (Premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival) as the 'Divine' footwear story too. I think the BBC produced a documentary on this in their 'Trouble at the Top' series? It was one of a series of programmes profiling business difficulties/solutions. The incoming and younger member of the owning family, who sets up Divine, is seen in this programme trying on a lovely pair of black platform sandals and later (after having his legs waxed) wearing some classic red pumps in a modelling shoot for the new brand's promotional material. I don't know if any of you saw this programme and what your opinions are on this, but it seemed to me at the time that the founder of Divine - whose name I'm afraid I can't remember - had found a way of successfully marrying his business needs with his own personal enthusiasm for wearing high heels! I'll try and track down the details of that prog. I'd like to see it again. SP.

Lovely! those black and silver platforms are really pretty. Where did you get those? SP.

Hey Kennard, I Love your heels - v.sexy with lovely slender vamps - so cool to wear them at work too. I'd like to see a pic with some more detail (in higher resolution) if you've got any. SP.

Dear Adorn, I like the shoes in the first link - they have a classy and sexy look. My fave in that selection is the style bottom right in the pictures (with the ankle strap) - v. pretty. SP.

These are nice pics but I'd like to be able to see a bit more detail! SP.

What ever do you mean Bubba? Are you really suggesting that JeffB's justification for men wearing heels (a legal and harmless, if somewhat socially frowned-upon, activity) is in any way meaningfully comparable with a rationale that could be used to justify harmful activities such as peadophilia? To my mind, what you say in your post represents a fundamental and wilful malappropriation of JeffB's valid point. The very fact that you note the need to fundamentally alter the semantic content of his linguistic/discursive formulation clearly illustrates this logical inconsistency. What you state is same as saying that the campaigning sentence "Men should be free to wear high heels" is in fact a banner for a campaign of the exact opposite values, because we can easily change "should" to "shouldn't" and turn the meaning on its head. Anyway, it seems to me that Jeff's plea is for the development of an understanding attitude to a historically and culturally gendered item of clothing (and with which it is therefore inappropriate to compare activities defined as immoral by law). SP

Dear all, There was an occasion in the summer of 2004 when I was at a gig with friends. In the bar before the performance, this amazing vision of (my idea) high heeled perfection slinked past us in the bar. Initially noticing a beautiful woman in a sexy short dress baring lovely smooth legs, I was exhilarated when I recognized that she was also wearing a gorgeous pair of 6" spike-heel platform 'stripper' shoes. After this I found it extremely difficult to take my eyes off her! Her heels featured clear units and black patent leather uppers with wrap-around ankle straps and fitted snugly on her exceptionally pretty feet. Initially, I admired from afar but, at the interval, when I was back in the bar again on my own, my heart took a leap when I saw her again, moving gracefully up the stairs towards me. Immediately I resolved to talk to her with a view to complimenting her on her shoes. Shortly, and after, I think it's not immodest to say, some deft manoeuvring (on account of her boyfriend being present) I was able to express my admiration for her sexy heels and the way in which she wore and moved in them. She was obviously very happy to be complimented in this way and our conversation was so positive that before long, I'd told her about my own enthusiasm for platform wearing. Blissfully, after she'd assured herself that I was being serious, she took an interest and I had a lovely and rewarding conversation with her about our high heel collections and about high heeling in public. My abiding memory of the gig was not the music of course (excellent though it was), but the thrill of meeting a plaform goddess named Anne - who drew the attention of all around her (much of which seemed to be focussed on her fantastic shoes) but who, in addition to being ravishingly erotic in appearance, was gifted with a remarkably charming and sweet nature. SP

Welcome to the forum! SP.

Welcome to the forum! SP (a fellow UK heel wearer).

yes that does sound a bit stuffy - each to their own (high heels) though... SP

Dear Tuckedintoboots, any photos of you in the platforms you mention? SP

I'd like to get a pair of the light-up platforms too - cool! SP

I'm 6' 2" and often have to duck and weave to avoid lampshades / doorframes (especially when I've got my 8.5" platforms on!). SP.

Dear TXT-1, go for it! I've been very 'pleased' with the quality of my 8.5" pleaser plats! I love the 773's and fancy getting a pair myself. SP

Yes, although it's perhaps too early to be pronouncing judgement on her personality, Kinga hasn't exactly endeared herself to others with comments like the ones you point out firefox! Nonetheless, her shoes may prove to be one of her redeeming features... SP

My first pair were black platform sandals (the classic American-style 'stripper' shoe: 6" spike heel and 2" platform) from Wild and Free (now Wild Syde) - I loved those shoes. They had wrap-around ankle straps with lovely oval-shaped strap buckles. SP

I too watched with interest as the new entrants arrived and was epecially taken wih Kinga's platform heels - Black with silver heels - v.lovely. I note that Davina described these as 'extremely high', but I'm pretty sure that stiletto and ballet boot fans would contend such a judgement! Nonetheless, despite her generous build, I thought that Kinga negotiated all those steps very well on her plats. It was also great to see that the camera crew/editing team felt compelled to show some close ups of Kinga's platform sandals after she'd entered the house - verifying a kind of collective compulsion to admire high heels! SP

I agree, and promise not to usurp the ladies' forum - I shall read with interest instead. SP.

Me too, and especially any platform heels you own! SP

Yes, Icon Shoes sold me a pair of 7.5" platform heels - they were fast , courteous, and efficient in my dealings with them. SP

Thank you so much for this Emma - it's delightful that Rufus elected to wear platform heels (they're my favourite style)! Love, SP

Dear all, I recently discovered that the musician Rufus Wainwright's current live performances conclude with him appearing on stage in red high heels but I've been unable to track down any images of this. Do any of you have any pictures of this latest example (in a time-honoured tradition) of a male rockstar wearing heels? SP.

Several of the Never Say Never Again moments are especially impressive in terms of moving in heels - remember Ms Carrera running in heels? Trolldeg - yes, you're right, I hadn't noticed the dedicated heels in movies forum when I posted this topic - my apologies. SP

Dear DOCS41, thank you too for your welcome - see my first pic posting in 'My Latest Pictures' in the 'For Everybody' forum. SP