Manolo Blahnik BB 105 Beige Leather High Heel Pumps Shoes, Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The pumps feature skinny heel and pointy toe design.
Manolo Blahnik BB 105 Beige Leather High Heel Pumps Shoes, Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The pumps feature skinny heel and pointy toe design.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Black Crocodile Boots Sz. 42 RT. $5, 950
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
MANOLO BLAHNIK Black Crocodile Boots Sz. 42 RT. $5,950 Materials: black crocodile, elastic.
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Size: 42 IT (like a 41,5 - 42)
Handmade Manolo Blahnik Sulaltra Calf Leather Biker Booties Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
The Handmade Manolo Blahnik Sulaltra Calf Leather Biker Booties are a luxury footwear piece known for their high-quality craftsmanship and distinctive style. Manolo Blahnik is a reno...
Manolo Blahnik Blue Satin Hangisi Flats Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This pair of flats from Manolo Blahnik is a perfect example of the graceful designs Blahnik is well-known for. These blue Hangisi flats are synonymous with opulence, femininity, and ...
Manolo Blahnik Yellow Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 10cm heels of this pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps will reflect grace and luxury in every step. Made from satin it is made striking with a crystal embellished buckle detailing on th...
Manolo Blahnik Blue Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Manolo Blahnik is well-known for designs that embody opulence, femininity, and elegance. Carrying the same traits, these Hangisi pumps come crafted from satin into a covered-toe silh...
Manolo Blahnik Burgundy Satin Lurum Mules Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A perfect blend of luxury, style, and comfort, these designer mules are made using quality materials and frame your feet in the most elegant way. They can be paired with a host of ou...
Manolo Blahnik Blue Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit an elegant style with this pair of pumps. These designer pumps are crafted from quality materials. They are set on durable soles and kitten heels. Includes: Original Dustbag
Manolo Blahnik Gold Satin Hangisi Pumps Size 42
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 Cork BB Pumps Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit an elegant style with this pair of pumps. These elegant shoes are crafted from quality materials. They are set on durable soles and sleek heels.
Manolo Blahnik White Leather BB Pumps Size 42
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 Grey Satin Martamod Slide Sandals Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they display a classy design and comfortable insoles. Includes: Original Dustbag, Original B...
Manolo Blahnik Beige Patent Leather BB Pumps Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exhibit an elegant style with this pair of pumps. These elegant shoes are crafted from quality materials. They are set on durable soles and sleek heels.
Manolo Blahnik Blue Denim Paint Splatter BB Pumps Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a statement with these Manolo Blahnik pumps for women. Impeccably crafted these chic heels offer both fashion and comfort elevating your look with each graceful step.
Manolo Blahnik White Satin Hangisi Crystal Embellished Pumps Size 42
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 crafted from satin into a pointed ...
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Hangisi Pointed Toe Pumps Size 42
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 crafted from satin into a pointed ...
Manolo Blahnik Purple Satin Hangisi Crystal Embellished Pumps Size 42
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 crafted from satin into a pointed ...
Manolo Blahnik Black Patent Leather Cut Out T Strap Sandals Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exude high elegance whenever you step out in this pair of sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They've been crafted from black patent leather and feature cutout strappy vamps with open toes an...
Manolo Blahnik Black Patent Leather Cut Out T Strap Sandals Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exude high elegance whenever you step out in this pair of sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They've been crafted from black patent leather and feature cutout strappy vamps with open toes an...
Manolo Blahnik Black Patent Leather Cut Out T Strap Sandals Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exude high elegance whenever you step out in this pair of sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They've been crafted from black patent leather and feature cutout strappy vamps with open toes an...
Manolo Blahnik Black Patent Leather Cut Out T Strap Sandals Size 42
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exude high elegance whenever you step out in this pair of sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They've been crafted from black patent leather and feature cutout strappy vamps with open toes an...
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 Black Velvet Crystal Lurum Crystal Mary Jane Pumps Size 42
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. Includes: Original Box, Origin...
$695
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Sexy Black Jersey Flare Leg Bell Bottom 70s Vintage Disco Halter Jumpsuit
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...
S/S 1995 Donna Karan Beige Stretch Bodycon Panel Slip Dress US6, IT4, FR38
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beige slip dress from Donna Karan's Spring/Summer 1995 collection features a stretch bodycon fit with panel detailing at the bust. The dress is complete with thin shoulder strap...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Structured Silk Military Blazer F/W 2004
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptionally rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche structured silk blazer from the Fall/Winter 2004 runway collection, one of the most iconic seasons of Ford’s tenure ...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
New Gucci New Midnight Green Python Mule Heels Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Python Mules Brand New * Stunning in Midnight Green Python * Silver Horsebit Hardware * Size: 38.5 * Silver Studded Sides * Python & Leather Insole * Open toe * 5.5" Heel...
New Gucci Quilted Satin Buckle Horsebit Heels Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Mules Brand New * Stunning in Black Satin * Patent Leather Accents Quilted, Padded Insole *Gunmetal Buckle Hardware * Black Patent Heel * 3.5" Heel * With Box
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
New Rare Yves Saint Laurent New YSL Eva Lips Heels Sz 38.5
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size: 38.5 * Stunning Olive & Cream Lips! * Leather Insole * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Gold Hardware * 4.5" Heel * .5" Lip * Comes with YSL Box...
CHANEL black patent 15A SALZBURG CHAIN LOAFER Pumps Shoes 41.5 fit 40.5
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This is a 100% authentic pair of Chanel Black CC Chain Loafer Pumps, combining classic elegance with a modern edge. Crafted from glossy black patent leather, these pumps feature icon...
Vintage VERSACE F/W 2005 Embellished Black Emerald Mini Cocktail Dress 42 US 6
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage VERSACE Embellished Black Emerald Mini Cocktail Dress F/W 2005 Collection Designer Size 42 - US 6 Emerald green and black sequins over the tulle, inner corset, fully lined, s...
Christian Louboutin Escarpins EU39.5 So Kate 100 Black Leather Heels Pumps US8.5
By Christian Louboutin
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps in black leather, pointed toe, stiletto heel. Size EU39.5 or UK6 and US8.5 or 9, 10 cm heel. The pumps have been worn and the tip of the outsole has...
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION black SHEARLING Coat Jacket 1 S
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Ralph Lauren Collection shearling coat is crafted from black suede and fully lined with luxurious long hair lamb fur that has a slight shine for added sophisticat...
Rare 2013 Versace Atelier Gold Metal Fringe Tie Dyed Gabardine Dress
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
Atelier Versace Gold Chain Fringe Dress — Haute Couture 2013 As seen on Jennifer Lopez and Celine Dion Rare museum-level piece. Archive treasure. An iconic creation from Donatella V...
NWT Valentino Jeweled Floral Cut-Out Dress Gown
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning entrance-making Valentino black silk halter gown. Bias cut style effortlessly and elegantly drapes the body. Open back with back button neckline closure. Back zipper c...
Karl Lagerfeld fan bag 1992s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
KARL LAGERFELD -Ivory ottoman fan bag decorated with golden and silvery lace. A Collection circa 1992. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 13 cm to 29 - Height:...
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.