Manolo Blahnik Turquoise Crocodile Strappy Sandals - Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik Turquoise Crocodile Strappy Sandals - Size 39.5. A beautiful pair of Crocodile
Manolo Blahnik Turquoise Crocodile Strappy Sandals - Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik Turquoise Crocodile Strappy Sandals - Size 39.5. A beautiful pair of Crocodile
MANOLO BLAHNIK beige crocodile BLIXA Pumps Shoes 41
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik Blixa pointed-toe pumps in beige crocodile leather. Brand new
MANOLO BLAHNIK cognac brown CROCODILE KITTEN Heel Mule Sandals Shoes 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik mules in cognac crocodile and a beige stacked heel. Have been worn
Manolo Blahnik Mauve Crocodile Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous Manolo Blahnik 3.5" heels in mauve colored crocodile.
Manolo Blahnik Shocking Rose Crocodile Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous Manolo Blahnik 3.5" heels in shocking rose pink colored crocodile.
Manolo Blahnik Crocodile Mules
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Manolo Blahnik's easy caramel crocodile slide mules with medium stacked heel. From the Estate of
MANOLO BLAHNIK Ankle Boot CROCODILE
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
MANOLO BLAHNIK divine Matte black CROCODILE ankle boot. Exquisite small scales - which is
Manolo Blahnik Black Crocodile Pumps Size 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Manolo Blahnik black crocodile heels are in excellent condition and have been resoled with a
Manolo Blahnik Chocolate Brown Crocodile Slides - 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Manolo Blahnik slides are chocolate brown and made of crocodile skin. They feature a pointed
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Crocodile Timeless Mule 37.5 / 7.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik jet black crocodile mule. Beautiful cut with a single piece of
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
Manolo Blahnik Crocodile Mules
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless Manolo Blahnik Brown Crocodile Mules with pointed edge detailing. Heel 2.25
MANOLO BLAHNIK Black Crocodile Slingback Pumps sz 35.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Manolo Blahnik Black Crocodile Slingback Pumps Made in: Italy Color: Black Composition
Manolo Blahnik Blue Crocodile and Suede Mules - 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Manolo Blahnik mules are made of a powder blue suede and crocodile. The heeled slides are in
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Pink Crocodile Signature Mule 37 / 7
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik beautiful pale ballet pink crocodile shoes. Criss cross straps
Manolo Blahnik Pink Croc Crisscross Slide with Heel - 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik Pink Crocodile Crisscross Slide with Heel - 38.5. These pink heels are slides with
Manolo Blahnik Crocodile boots
Located in Montgomery, TX
Manolo Blahnik Crocodile boots Size 36.5 Brand New
Manolo Blahnik Crocodile Clutch / Shoulder Bag
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, ON
Manolo Blahnik crocodile bag with removable gold chain and crocodile strap. Excellent condition
MANOLO BLAHNIK chocolate crocodile pumps size 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rich chocolate brown MANOLO BLAHNIK crocodile pumps. 3 1/2" heel. Pointy toe. Leather lined
Manolo Blahnik Pale Pink Crocodile Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Manolo Blahnik Pale Pink Crocodile Pumps with 3.5 inch heels. Does not come with original box.
Manolo Blahnik Brown Crocodile Slingback Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Narberth, PA
Brown Crocodile Slingback Heels 3.5 inch heel 3 inch sole width Elastic slingback style Pointed
Manolo Blahnik Black Crocodile Slingback Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Narberth, PA
Black Crocodile Slingback Heels 3.5 inch heel 3 inch sole width Elastic slingback style Pointed
Crocodile MANOLO BLAHNIK Mary Janes size 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Palm Beach, FL
POSH Hi heel (3 3/4") black crocodile Mary Jane style pump. Hi gloss finish. Made in Italy
Manolo Blahnik Buttermilk Crocodile Clutch Bag with Strap
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, ON
Manolo Blahnik Buttermilk Crocodile Clutch Bag with Strap. Glossy light buttermilk yellow
Manolo Blahnik Shoes Burgundy Crocodile Sling Back Heels 38.5 Size 8
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful pair of Manolo Blahnik burgundy crocodile sling backs with a heel and pointed
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...
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
Chanel Early 1990s Beige and Black Slingbacks
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1990s Chanel slingbacks. Beige leather with contrasting black leather cap toe. Slightly mod inspired with a vertical beige line down the centre of the black cap toe. Cream leat...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
Marchesa Red Silk Strapless Gown - 10 - circa 90's
By Marchesa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marchesa Red Silk Gown, length 54", bust 38", waist 36".
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top Size M
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 “Eye” Runway Red Black Leather Cut Out Vest Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 “Eye” Runway look #50 Style...
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
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.