{"id":9054,"date":"2012-05-18T15:11:40","date_gmt":"2012-05-18T15:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/?p=9054"},"modified":"2012-05-18T15:14:36","modified_gmt":"2012-05-18T15:14:36","slug":"talent-management-trend-alert-the-male-platform-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/talent-management-trend-alert-the-male-platform-is-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Talent Management Trend Alert: The Male Platform Is Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9055\" style=\"width: 239px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/2012\/05\/talent-management-trend-alert-the-male-platform-is-back\/displaymedia-ashx\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9055\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9055\" title=\"Male model wears J Jeans male platforms by Jasper Conran \u00a380\" src=\"http:\/\/assets.talentmanagement.com\/blog\/wp-uploads\/2012\/05\/displaymedia.ashx_-239x300.png\" alt=\"Male model wears J Jeans male platforms by Jasper Conran \u00a380\" width=\"239\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/talentmanagementblog\/2012\/05\/displaymedia.ashx_-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/talentmanagementblog\/2012\/05\/displaymedia.ashx_.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Male model wears J Jeans male platforms by Jasper Conran \u00a380<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As an all-inclusive agency, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.modelsdirect.com\/become-a-model\/men\" target=\"_blank\">male models<\/a> here at Talent Management come in all shapes, sizes and heights. But for those who think life\u2019s too short and would love to gain an inch or two, we have word of a new trend that may be of interest \u2013 platform shoes for men.<\/p>\n<p>We know what you\u2019re thinking, platforms haven\u2019t been in fashion since the 70s, but Debenhams has just introduced a range of platforms that don\u2019t have an obvious heel and allow men to boost their height subtlety, while still being bang on trend.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nA spokesperson for Debenhams, Lizzie Singleton, said: \u201cThis will come as welcome news to shorter men everywhere. Now there is a stylish way to boost your height whilst still being on trend, as opposed to opting for the dreaded Cuban heel.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recent years we have seen women\u2019s heels go to extreme lengths and now men are finally able to measure up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Male celebrities on the shorter side, including Tom Cruise, Nicolas Sarkozy, Simon Cowell, Bono and Robert Downey Junior, are often spotted on the red carpet with height-boosting footwear, leading us to believe this is set to be a major trend.<\/p>\n<p>The shoes at Debenhams, which are from Jasper Conran\u2019s J Jeans collection, can boost a man\u2019s height by a crucial 1.2 inches, all while having the appearance of a classic brogue or boot.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan, you\u2019ll be happy to know that the retailer is looking to expand the range further for Autumn\/Winter 2012 and has a range of different styles that will be introduced later in the season, giving a modern twist to classic styles. \u2028<\/p>\n<p>So men, why not leave your vintage heels in the loft and opt for a more stylish 2012 version to boost your height this season?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an all-inclusive agency, the male models here at Talent Management come in all shapes, sizes and heights. 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