Manolo Blahnik 1980s Size 37 / 7 Silk/Velvet Lace Up Kitten Heel Oxford Booties
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum piece ! Early 1980s MANOLO BLAHNIK silk and velvet kitten heel lace up oxfords / booties !
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1980s Manolo Blahnik
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1980s Manolo Blahnik Olive Green Oxford Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vintage 1980s Manolo Blahniks in olive green quilted leather with oxford style lace up.
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1980s Italian Heels
1980's Manolo Blahnik Gray Flannel Loafers - Size 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare Manolo Blahnik gray flannel loafers from the 1980's.
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1980s Italian Shoes
1980s Manolo Blahnik London Shoes Rare Vintage gold Metallic Strappy Heels 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These Manolo Blahnik vintage shoes came from an estate of high end designer clothing and accessories from the 1980's.
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1980s Italian Shoes
1980s Yellow and Green Leather Manolo Blahnik Sling Back Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
A great pair of shoes by British designer Manolo Blahnik.As you would expect from this brand the leather is of excellent quality and the colours are great for summer. The toe of the ...
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1980s Italian Shoes
1980s Manolo Blahnik Pony Hair Ankle Booties
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
SALE! Originally $595 Manolo Blahnik pony hair ankle booties with 2.5" heel. Size 40.5
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1980s Italian Boots
Manolo Blahnik Early 1980's Black and Silver Suede Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
These outstanding shoes date from Manolo Blahnik's early days in New York City, from his first shop on Madison Ave. The design is smart and timeless. These suede heels lace up the fr...
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1980s Italian Shoes
Manolo Blahnik Rare Vintage Black Ruffled Satin Bow Shoes Mules Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are rare 1980s Victorian inspired Manolo Blahnik mules with ruffles in size 39.5.
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1980s Italian Shoes
1980s Manolo Blahnik Beaded Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Litchfield County, CT
1980s-90s Manolo Beaded Paisley Design shoes. Modern jeannie style kitten heels by the prolific shoe company. Manolo worked for Men's Vogue in Italy. The story goes that when he famo...
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1980s Shoes
1980s Manolo Blahnik Floral Tapestry Tall Leather Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
A pristine pair of Manolo Blahnik's tall boots, featuring a floral tapestry pattern throughout. The boots are made from tan coloured leather, which is very soft and lines the interio...
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1980s Shoes
Rare 1980s Manolo Blahnik London Shoes Vintage Ruffled Satin Bow Mules Unworn 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These Manolo Blahnik London vintage shoes are in a beautiful green taupe satin and have lovely ruffles and bows. These fabulous vintage mules were never worn and are marked a size 3...
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1980s Italian Shoes
Manolo Blahnik Yellow and Cream Stripe Black Patent Leather Heeled Shoes, 1980s
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are a pair of rare 1980's Manolo Blahnik slingback shoes with yellow and cream fabric with black patent leather heels, toes and trim.
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1980s Italian Shoes
New Snakeskin Vintage Manolo Blahnik London Color Block 1980's Shoes Sandals 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These vintage Manolo Blahnik snakeskin peep toe sandals have woven straps of teal, green, yellow and pink, with a buckled slingback and a short heel. Made in Italy, never worn! Siz...
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1980s Italian Sandals
Pink Snakeskin Manolo Blahnik Vintage 1980s Shoes Unique Asymmetrical Openings
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These gorgeous Manolo Blahnik vintage pink snakeskin shoes are from the 1980s and have the Manolo Blahnik London label.
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1980s Italian Heels
Rare Vintage Manolo Blahnik Black Ruffled Satin Bow Shoes Mules Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are stunning, rare 1980s Victorian inspired Manolo Blahnik mules with ruffles in size 39.5.
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1980s Italian Shoes
Manolo Blahnik Hot Pink Suede Ruffled Lace Up Vintage Booties Size 38.5 US 8.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are rare 1980's vintage hot pink Manolo Blahnik suede oxford booties or shoes with leather laces and ruffled leather edges.
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1980s Italian Shoes
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1980s Manolo Blahnik For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1980s manolo blahnik for your needs in our varied inventory. gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, gold and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect 1980s manolo blahnik among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Manolo Blahnik and Maud Frizon are often thought to be among the most stylish.
How Much is a 1980s Manolo Blahnik?
Prices for a 1980s manolo blahnik can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $8,125, while, on average they fetch $3,750.
Manolo Blahnik for sale on 1stDibs
There may be no designer with as wide a breadth of references as the fashion and footwear icon Manolo Blahnik, whose stated sources of inspiration for the creation of his sublime shoes include — but are not limited to — Diana Vreeland, ancient Greece, 21st-century architecture, Spanish cinema and Piet Mondrian.
It’s a fittingly robust list for someone who has spent a lifetime in the self-described “pursuit of beauty.”
Born in 1942 in Spain’s Canary Islands, Blahnik had an early exposure to shoemaking: During World War II, his designer-shoe-loving mother enlisted a local cobbler to teach her to make her own footwear from available materials. The young Blahnik was intrigued.
After briefly studying law in Switzerland with the intention of becoming a diplomat, Blahnik moved to Paris, where he took a job in a vintage clothing shop while studying art at École des Beaux-Arts as well as set design at the art school of the Louvre. It wasn’t until years later, however, that he would realize his calling as a shoe designer. In the late 1960s, Blahnik relocated to London, where he worked for both the Sunday Times and Vogue. In the early 1970s, the renowned American Vogue editor Diana Vreeland saw his sketches and urged him to pursue footwear.
After a debut collection for celebrated fashion designer Ossie Clark — featuring models that Blahnik had gotten to know through his work in the fashion industry, among them Twiggy — received acclaim, he created footwear for illustrious dressmaker Jean Muir and apprenticed with professional shoemakers in London to perfect his craft. By 1973 he had bought out the shoe boutique Zapata and made it his own. Bloomingdale’s introduced him to the American market with a collection a few years later.
Vintage Manolo Blahnik shoes are famous for their theatricality, as the designer is well known for the whimsical, fantastical elements he brings to footwear, often in an explosive palette. “I have always approached color in a bold way, from all angles and variations,” he once said. “Always searching for the poetry of an impossible color.” Tack on teetering height as a trademark that took shape from early on.
“Those poor girls couldn’t walk properly, but people loved it,” the designer recalled of his early models. “Sir Cecil Beaton said to me, ‘Is this a new way of walking?’” To take it from pop culture, it indeed might have been: People are still talking about the night that Bianca Jagger dazzled, horseback, at Studio 54 in a Halston dress and Blahnik shoes on her 30th birthday, and, decades later, the footwear icon was rendered a household name during the long-running television series Sex and the City.
Today, Manolo Blahnik remains a virtual synonym for luxury shoes. Find a range of his footwear and handbags on 1stDibs.
Questions About Manolo Blahnik
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Manolo Blahniks do go on sale once in a while, usually as part of an end of the season sale. Partnered retailers may also include them in a sale or promotion. Shop a range of authentic Manolo Blahnik products from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Manolo Blahnik Hangisi shoes tend to run slightly small and you may need to order a size up for a comfortable fit. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Manolo Blahnik Hangisi shoes from some of the world’s top boutiques.
How do you say Manolo Blahnik?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pronounce Manolo Blahnik as muh-NO-low BLAA-nik. This Spanish fashion label is named after its founder, designer Manolo Blahnik, and is famous for its luxurious footwear. Shop a range of expertly authenticated Manolo Blahnik pieces from boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.Where are Manolo Blahniks made?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Manolo Blahnik shoes are crafted in Italy, often by hand. Manolo Blahnik has several factories producing its footwear throughout Italy, the most recently acquired one located in Vigevano. Browse a range of authentic Manolo Blahnik shoes from top sellers on 1stDibs.When was Manolo Blahnik born?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spanish designer Manolo Blahnik was born on November 27, 1942. He was born in the town of Santa Cruz de la Palma, located in the Canary Islands in Spain. Browse through a wide collection of authentic Manolo Blahnik products from top boutiques on 1stDibs.- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The fit of Manolo Blahnik pumps depends on the particular model of shoe, though many run slightly small, and you may want to order a half size up for a comfy fit. Shop a collection of professionally vetted Manolo Blhanik pumps from top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Putting together an outfit to go with your Manolo Blahnik pumps depends a lot on your own personal style and preferences. From office-ready pantsuits to party-worthy gowns to more casual jeans and tee styling, these classic pumps instantly elevate your looks. Find a collection of beautiful Manolo Blahnik pumps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Manolo Blahnik Hangisi shoes can be dyed a new color, but this is best left to a specialist in order to ensure an even, high-quality look. It is important that the correct dye is used to ensure that it reacts properly to the material of the shoe. Browse a range of Manolo Blahnik Hangisi shoes on 1stDibs.
Are Manolos worth the money?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Many shoe lovers believe that Manolos are worth the money. There may be no designer with as wide a breadth of references as the fashion and footwear icon Manolo Blahnik, whose stated sources of inspiration for his sublime shoes include — but are not limited to — Diana Vreeland, ancient Greece, 21st-century architecture, Spanish cinema and Piet Mondrian. Vintage Manolo Blahnik shoes are famous for their theatricality, as the designer is well known for the whimsical, fantastical elements he brings to footwear, often in an explosive palette. Plus, many people report that Blahnik's shoes are extremely comfortable. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Manolo Blahnik shoes is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Manolo Blahnik shoes and other footwear on 1stDibs.
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