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 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 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 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
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
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".
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 ...
New Versace Fall 2016 Runway Sequin Embellishment Cut-Out Tulle Accent Dress 40
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Runway Versace Mini Embellished Dress Designer size 40 This dress stands out for collectors due to its one-of-a-kind patchwork composition, where bold prints, textured fabrics, a...
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...
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...
NWT Versace White Leather Fur Collar Beaded Down Jacket w/ Swarovski Crystals 42
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Women's White Leather Beaded Down Jacket with Fur Collar F/W 2016 Collection Designer size - 42 100% Lamb Skin ( Origin - Namibia), Goose Down, Persian Lamb Collar, Laser...
Vionnet Runway Veraline Blue Plisse Cut-Out Pleated Dress Gown NWT
By Valentino, Vionnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vionnet of Paris veraline blue plisse pleated cutout gown is the 1st look that opened the 2016 Spring runway show. (see photo) Sleeveless with pleated panels of bodice twisted toget...
Prada Red Leather Knee-High Wedge Boots – Runway & Campaign, F/W 2014 Size 37
By Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
These striking red knee-high boots are an iconic footwear highlight from Prada’s Fall/Winter 2014 collection, featured both on the runway and in the official campaign. Known for its ...
Alexander McQueen Women Skull Moto Peep Toe Zip Booties Size US 10 IT 40 Black
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Miami, FL
- Black exterior - Tagged size 40 - No box Condition: The booties are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inches ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
Valentino Polka Dot Red Silk Blouse
By Valentino
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage red silk Valentino from the miss V collection with white polkadots. we offer more vintage items, view our frontstore The blouse has two parts at the side for closing, there...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2001 Plunging Draped Mesh Black Evening Dress Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2001 Plunging Draped Mesh Black Gown Dress IT 42
$1,675Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Skakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37 $2425
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 $2425 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Purp...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Nude Stretch Bandage Dress It.38 - US 4
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Nude Bandage Cocktail Dress Italian size 38 - US 4 2003 Collection Nude Stretchy Sexy Bandage Dress Side Zip Closure 71% Silk, 20% Nylon, 9% Spandex Made in Italy ...
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.