MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 6.5 White Leather Laced Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps in a white leather featuring a pointed toe, stiletto heels, and lace-up closure.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 6.5 White Leather Laced Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps in a white leather featuring a pointed toe, stiletto heels, and lace-up closure.
Manolo Blahnik 2000s Brown Sneaker Lace Up Mule Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Wembley, GB
Interdite Vintage presents a pair of Manolo Blahnik 2000s Brown Sneaker Lace Up Mule Heels These chic mules by Manolo Blahnik feature a sleek pointed toe, warm tan leather finish, a...
Manolo Blahnik Navy Lace Open Toe Heels Size 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik Navy Lace Open Toe Heels size 38.5.
Manolo Blahnik Leather Brogues
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik Leather Brogues Brown lace-up shoes designed with ivory inserts and decorative perforation details.
Manolo Blahnik Canvas Lace Up Pointed Toe Heeled Sneakers Boots 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Canvas Lace Up Pointed Toe Heeled Sneakers Boots 37.5 Color Tan Multi Size 37.5EU Heel Height 3.5in Canvas and leather upper Leather and rubber sole Lace up Stilett...
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 !
Manolo Blahnik Tucky Lace Ankle Booties
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Henrico, VA
The Tucky shoe was featured in Blahnik by Boman book and are dated back to 1998. The Tucky is covered in black lace on top of a beige satin underlay. The heels lace up on the side w...
Manolo Blahnik Beige Silk Slippers with Laces. NEW. Size 40 (EU)
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Beautful, elegant and comfortable Manolo Blahnik Beige Slippers. It has laces to tie at the ankle.
Black Manolo Blahnik Suede Cage Ankle Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black suede cage kitten heel ankle boots by Manolo Blahnik. Lace-up closure. Round toe. 2" heel height.
Grey & Burgundy Manolo Blahnik Suede & Velvet Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Grey suede and burgundy velvet cutout pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Lace-up closure. Round toe. Stacked stiletto heel. 5" heel height.
MANOLO BLAHNIK shoe Loafer lizard inset lace up 39.5 9.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic MANOLO BLAHNIK lace up loafer with lizard inset.
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace Flats
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black lace pointed-toe flats by Manolo Blahnik. Tonal stitching throughout.
MANOLO BLAHNIK grey lace suede pointy toes flat shoes EU37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK grey lace suede pointy toes flat shoes EU37.5 Reference: ECLO/A00123 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Suede, Lace Color: Grey Pattern: Lace Closure: Slip On Lining: Kha...
MANOLO BLAHNIK black suede leather lace up strappy block heels EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK black suede leather lace up strappy block heels EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00037 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Suede Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Lace Up Lining: ...
Manolo Blahnik Ballerimu Lace Daisy Floral Mule Slip On Flats 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Ballerimu Lace Daisy Floral Mule Slip On Flats 39
MANOLO BLAHNIK white leather ROSE EMBELLISHED LACE UP Sandals Shoes 35.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik ankle-strap lace-up sandals in white and nude calfskin.
Manolo Blahnik Ballerimu Lace Daisy Flower Slip On Mules Flats 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Ballerimu Lace Daisy Flower Slip On Mules Flats 39.5 Color Multi Size 39.5IT Heel Height .5in Fabric upper Leather sole Floral patterned vamp Flat heel Soft pointed ...
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage green satin black lace overlay spool dorsay pump EU35
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage green satin black lace overlay spool dorsay pump EU35 Reference: CELM/A00007 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Satin Color: Green, Black Pattern: Lace Closure: S...
MANOLO BLAHNIK black leather lace front dual buckle guard ankle bootie EU38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK black leather lace front dual buckle guard ankle bootie EU38 Reference: LNKO/A01011 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
MANOLO BLAHNIK electric blue suede HARLEQUIN CROWN LACE-UP Flats Shoes 36.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik Harlekin pointed-toe Oxford style shoes in royal blue suede and black calfskin. Brand new. Measurements Imprinted Size 36.5 Shoe Size 36.5 Inside Sole...
MANOLO BLAHNIK black leather lace front dual buckle guard ankle bootie EU38 US8
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK black leather lace front dual buckle guard ankle bootie EU38 US8 Reference: LNKO/A01011 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zi...
Manolo Blahnik Oklamod Timberland Pale Pink Pointed Toe Lace Up Heeled Boots 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Oklamod Timberland Retro Vintage Lace Up Ankle Boots 40 Color Multi Size 40 Heel Height 4in Nubuck leather upper Vibram sole D ring eyelets Stiletto high heel Pointe...
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige suede CRISS 105 Sandals Shoes 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik Crisscross lace-up ankle-strap sandals in nude suede leather.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Hangisi black lacee blue crystal buckle kitten heel pump EU36 US6
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Hangisi black lacee blue crystal buckle kitten heel pump EU36 US6 Reference: TGAS/C00141 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Model: Hangisi Material: Lace Color: Black Pattern...
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige floral applique mesh point toe mule mid heel EU38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige floral applique mesh point toe mule mid heel EU38 Reference: CC/ASCW00270 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Model: Lace pump Material: Fabric Color: Beige Pattern:...
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Bow Orange Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Slip On Mules 41
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Bow Lace Up Kitten Heel Mule Color Orange Size 41IT Heel height 2in Leather upper Leather sole Kitten heel Pointed toe Cream laces adorned toe box Brogue sty...
Manolo Blahnik Pink Lace Slides with Satin Bow
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik pink lace slides with satin bow, size 37,with a 4 inch heel
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8.5 Burgundy Lace Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps comes in a burgundy lace material featuring a slingback strap, pointed toe, and a stacked heel.
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige floral lace applique mesh pointy mid heel mule EU38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige floral lace applique mesh pointy mid heel mule EU38 Reference: CC/ASCW00270 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Fabric Color: Beige Pattern: Solid Lining: Leath...
Manolo Blahnik Lace and Fabric Hangisi Crystal Pointed Toe Pumps Size 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for his graceful designs, and his label is synonymous with opulence, femininity, and elegance. These Hangisi pumps are shaped into a pointed-toe silhouet...
Manolo Blahnik Lace Up Leather Pumps EU 37 UK 4 US 7
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
These Vintage pumps by Manolo Blahnik are a classic style that will never date, made in Italy from supple black and white leather, they have pointed toes, corset style bow and comfor...
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace and Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 40.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wonderfully crafted shoes added with notable elements to fit well and pair perfectly with all your plans. Make these Manolo Blahnik lace pumps yours today!
Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather and Lace Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spun out of sheer golden lace and trimmed in metallic gold leather, these heels remind us of Rapunzel. The gold color of the lace is neutral and translucent enough to create a delica...
Manolo Blahnik 'Kirby' Patent Leather Lace Up Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
The Manolo Blahnik 'Kirby' heel is a combination of two classics: the black pump and the loafer.
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace Pointed Hangisi Ballerinas 41
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace Pointed Flat Pumps - Black lace body of shoe - Diamante Square Buckle on both toes - Pointed toe - Small heel - Rounded Satin back Made in Italy Ple...
Manolo Blahnik Burgundy Lace Hangisi Pumps Size 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for his graceful designs, and his label is synonymous with opulence, femininity, and elegance.
Manolo Blahnik Burgundy Lace Hangisi Pumps Size 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for his graceful designs, and his label is synonymous with opulence, femininity, and elegance.
Manolo Blahnik Green Lace Hangisi Pumps Size 35.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings! Includes Original Dustbag
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace Hangisi Ballet Flats Size 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Created by Manolo Blahnik, these ballet flats are a staple style every shoe collection needs.
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace Pointed Hangisi Ballerinas - Size EU 41
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace Pointed Flat Pumps - Black lace body of shoe - Diamante Square Buckle on both toes - Pointed toe - Small heel - Rounded Satin back Made in Italy Len...
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace and Canvas Hangisi Pumps Size 36.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 7cm heels of this pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps will reflect grace and luxury in every step.
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace and Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 9.5cm heels of this pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps will reflect grace and luxury in every step.
Manolo Blahnik White Lace and Net Borlak Pumps Size 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for his graceful designs, and his label is synonymous with opulence, femininity, and elegance.
Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Fur Trim Lace-Up Sandals 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Fur Trim Lace-Up Sandals -Black, suede and fur -Stiletto heel -Pointed toe -Blue fur panels -Red tie closure -Wrap around ankle style -Adjustable buckle...
Manolo Blahnik Black/White Leather Lace Up Loafers Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted exquisitely from striped leather, these stunning Manola Blahnik loafers were built to lift your outfits and your spirits. Strings are laced perfectly at the front, flaunting ...
Manolo Blahnik Black/White Leather Lace Up Loafers Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted exquisitely from striped leather, these stunning Manola Blahnik loafers were built to lift your outfits and your spirits. Strings are laced perfectly at the front, flaunting ...
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
So, join the style wave today by owning these Netochka sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They feature a satin exterior in a cut-out layout with lace fastening.
Manolo Blahnik Beige Suede and Lace Pointed-Toe Pumps Size 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 10.5cm heels of this pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps will elevate any outfit effortlessly.
Manolo Blahnik Beige Suede and Lace Pointed-Toe Pumps Size 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 10.5cm heels of this pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps will elevate any outfit effortlessly.
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
So, join the style wave today by owning these Netochka sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They feature a satin exterior in a cut-out layout with lace fastening.
Manolo Blahnik Red Lace And Satin Hangisi Ballet Flats Size 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for his graceful designs, and his label is synonymous with opulence, femininity, and elegance.
Manolo Blahnik Red Lace And Satin Hangisi Ballet Flats Size 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for his graceful designs, and his label is synonymous with opulence, femininity, and elegance.
Manolo Blahnik Beige Floral Embellished Lace Pointed Toe Pumps Size 41
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
There are some shoes that stand the test of time and fashion cycles, these timeless Manolo Blahnik pumps are the one. Crafted from beige lace with floral motifs all over, they are de...
Manolo Blahnik Blush Pink Satin and Lace Gerontiushi Pumps Size 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for his graceful designs, and his label is synonymous with opulence, femininity, and elegance.
Manolo Blahnik Black/Pink Lace and Suede Salola Pumps Size 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Glamorous and ultra-chic, these pink Salola pumps from Manolo Blahnik are a luxe way to finish your refined looks.
Manolo Blahnik Pink Lace and Mesh Hangisi Pumps Size 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings!
Manolo Blahnik Beige Lace and Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Perfectly sewn and finished to ensure an elegant look and fit, these designer shoes are a purchase you'll love flaunting. They look great on the feet.
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace and Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 36.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings!
Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Brown/Gold Brocade Lace Up Pointed Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exuding femininity and elegance, these pumps feature a chic silhouette with an attractive design. You can wear these pumps for a stylish look.
Manolo Blahnik Suede Boots with Mink
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Manolo Blahnik Suede Lace Up Boots with Mink Detail with Manolo Blahnik Box.
Manolo Blahnik Beige Lace and Satin Hangisi Pointed Toe Pumps Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Walk with grace and confidence in these pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Styled in a beige shade, with dazzling crystal embellishments on the pointed toes, and leather insoles to provide com...
Manolo Blahnik Black Lace And Fabric Hangisi Crystal Embellished Pumps Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Walk with grace and confidence in these pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Styled in an elegant black shade, with dazzling embellishments on the pointed toes, and leather insoles to provide co...
Manolo Blahnik Green Lace And Satin Hangisi Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Walk with grace and confidence in these pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Styled in a green shade, with dazzling crystal embellishments and lace details on the toes, and leather insoles to pr...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere Runway S/S 2008 Gladiator Woven Knee Boots
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in London, GB
BALENCIAGA BY NICOLAS GHESQUIERE RUNWAY S/S 2008 GLADIATOR WOVEN KNEE BOOTS SIZE 36 EU Extremely rare runway piece from Balenciaga S/S 2008 collection by Nicholas Ghesquiere. Black...
Karl Lagerfeld Skirt with Handkerchief Hem
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black wool jersey skirt from Karl Lagerfeld. It has a 2 1/2" wide waistband with overlapping pointed panels forming the skirt. It has a back zipper, front pockets and is...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Alexander McQueen Black Calf Suede Peep Toe Lace Up Stiletto High Heels
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Sheffield, GB
Alexander McQueen Black Calf Suede Peep Toe Lace Up Stiletto High Heels Size; UK 6 / EU 39 Heel Height; 4.5” (1” Tall at the front of shoe providing a 3.5” Platform). Condition; 8/10...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Nude Satin Crocodile Corset Shoes It 40 US 10
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Satin Crocodile Corset Shoes S/S 2004 Runway Collection Italian size 40 B / US 10 Color - Nude, Lace-Up Closures at Counters, Crocodile and Bamboo Metallic He...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
$2,591
H 5.52 in D 4.34 in L 12.21 in
Python and canvas Street Chic Colombus bag CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Python and canvas Street Chic Colombus bag with detachable pocket. Gold metal hardware. Snap closure under the flap. One inside pocket with zip closure. Branded studs underneath. Dar...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
Early 1990s Donna Karan Corset Boned Sheer White Lace Strapless Bustier Top
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 1990s, this Donna Karan strapless bustier top is crafted from sheer white lace with intricate an floral motif. Structured with internal boning for a sculpted, corset-l...
UNWORN Iconic Chanel 1996 Golden Metallic 3D Structured Jacket Blazer 36
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A true icon designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel AW 1996 collection Golden metallic jacket 3D structure Golden buttons in front and on sleeves with CC logo Fully lined with beige CC...
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.
Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.
Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.