Aubrey Anderson Goes ’90s in Platform T-Strap Mary Jane Shoes for ‘Funny Girl’ Premiere

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Former “Modern Family” star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons channeled the 1990s, wearing black Mary Jane shoes on Thursday. The star attended the Los Angeles opening night performance of “Funny Girl.”

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Aubrey Anderson attends the opening night performance of "Funny Girl" at Ahmanson Theatre on April 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)
Aubrey Anderson wearing t-strap shoes at Ahmanson Theatre on April 03 in Los Angeles. Getty Images

The “Modern Family” actress attended the opening night of “Funny Girl,” a limited four-week engagement at Ahmanson Theatre. Melissa Manchester stars as Mrs. Brice, and Katerina McCrimmon plays Fanny Brce. Gabriella Whiting, Max Talisman, Jeri Ryan, and others also attended the opening.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Aubrey Anderson attends the opening night performance of "Funny Girl" at Ahmanson Theatre on April 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)
Aubrey Anderson wearing t-strap shoes at Ahmanson Theatre on April 03 in Los Angeles. Getty Images

About the shoe

Anderson’s Mary Janes feature a classic strap up the foot that attaches to the ankle strap, creating the appropriately named T. The design provides additional security for the style, which is held in place by a small buckle. The black leather shoes are also inflated with a chunky platform and block heel.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Aubrey Anderson attends the opening night performance of "Funny Girl" at Ahmanson Theatre on April 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)
Aubrey Anderson wearing t-strap shoes at Ahmanson Theatre on April 03 in Los Angeles. Getty Images

The platform provides additional height while also providing additional stability and comfort than other versions of heels would afford.

Mary Jane Shoes: For the Prim and Proper

Mary Janes are classic shoes, going back to the 16th century. They’ve been worn by women and children since before they were dubbed the Mary Jane, notably featuring a rounded toe and a strap across the instep of the foot. They were also once referred to as “doll shoes.” in 1904, Brown Shoes Company named them the Mary Jane, and they have been called that since.

In the 1920s the T-strap Mary Jane became popular. They allowed wearers to show their feet while still wearing something secure for dancing. In the 1990s, the T-strap Mary Jane became popular as a platform style, often worn with sheer black tights.

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