Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Evening Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Alford, MA
What a find! Manolo Blahnik flat boots in black satin embellished with western-style suede bands
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Evening Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Alford, MA
What a find! Manolo Blahnik flat boots in black satin embellished with western-style suede bands
Shocking pink boots in satin and feathers Manolo Blahnik
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Shocking pink boots in satin and feathers
Manolo Blahnik Black Sequin Stretch Thigh High High-Heeled Boots NBW
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Studio City, CA
Manolo Blahnik black sequin thigh high boots with high heel. Boots are size 37 - they have never
Manolo Blahnik 2015 Fringed Laceup Siouxi 105 Suede Knee High Heeled Boots 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik 2015 Fringed Laceup Suede Knee High Stiletto Heel Boots 37.5 Color Black Size
Cashmere Manolo Blahnik Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
These luxurious taupe cashmere Manolo Blahnik over the knee boots are a chic staple to add to your
Manolo Blahnik Tapestry Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1980/90s Boots are velvet striped tapestry with suede lining top turn overs. Smallish louis heel
MANOLO BLAHNIK Brown Suede Ankle Boots New 9.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic pair of Manolo Blahnik Brown Suede Ankle Boots. They are bootie height coming
Manolo Blahnik Never Worn Over the Knee Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Port Hope, ON
Perfect for all occasions, these Manolo Blahnik boots have buttons on the side; two buckles and zip
Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Boots with Wonderful Embellishment.
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of suede boots by Manolo Blahnik. The boots are in super soft suede , and with
MANOLO BLAHNIK jet black clog boots with brass studs
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Gorgeous jet black suede boots with wool soles and brass grommets from Manolo Blahnik dating to the
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Denim Pointed Toe Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic black denim lace-up sneaker booties by MANOLO BLAHNIK. Featuring white leather toe cap and
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8 Black Python Skin Pointed Ankle Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK ankle boots come in black python skin leather with a pointed toe, stacked stiletto
Manolo Blahnik x Vetements black satin waist-high boots, ss 2017
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik x Vetements; black satin waist-high boots lined in cream leather. - Size EU 37
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Beige Leather Shearling Knee High Stack Heel Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning shearling snow boot heels by MANOLO BLAHNIK. A twist on a classic style, these boots lace
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Size: (Approx. US 8) Regular (M, B)
Manolo Blahnik Women's Size 38 Tan Suede Fur Trim Knee-High Likansk Boots 3MB120
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11 " Width: 3 " Height: 21 " OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Signs of Wear: Size: 38 EU or US 9.5 Exterior: Very Minor Marks Interior...
Manolo Blahnik Brown & White Cow Print Leather Knee-High Stiletto Heel Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Gresham, OR
Manolo Blahnik Brown & White Cow Print Leather Knee-High Stiletto Heel Boots: Spotted calf hair
Manolo Blahnik Over the Knee Fur Trim Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in US
Manolo Blahnik boots have a shearling lining and Fox trim at top of boot, fully lined, and a wood
Manolo Blahnik New Sold Out Black Suede Cut Out Knee High Boots in Box
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES ONLY PAIR! Manolo Blahnik New Sold Out Black Suede Cut Out Knee High Boots in Box
Manolo Blahnik Leopard Print Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York City, NY
Manolo Blahnik Leopard Print Tall Boots w/Zippered Rear
Manolo Blahnik black over-knee suede boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Berlin, DE
Manolo Blahnik black over-knee suede boots. Boots have gold leather trim on front shoe and around
Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Long Boots (US 8.5)
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik black leather long boots. Features a round toe, front zip detail and buckles on
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Suede Ankle Boots EU 37.5 UK 4.5 US 7.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
These ankle boots by Manolo Blahnik are a classic style that will never date, made in Italy from
Manolo Blahnik Crocodile boots
Located in Montgomery, TX
Manolo Blahnik Crocodile boots Size 36.5 Brand New
Manolo Blahnik Boots in Black Suede Knee Length With 3" Heels in Size 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are incredible Manolo Blahnik black suede calf boots that rise to the knee. The beautiful
Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Booties W Heels & Luxe Mink Trim w Box & Shoe Bags
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are beautiful grey suede and mink fur booties designed by Manolo Blahnik. The style name is M
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
Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Lace-up Knee Boots
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black laser cut suede lace-up knee boots feature a floral and geometric design. Peep-toe.
Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Knee High Boots with Fox Fur Trim
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chic Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Knee High Boots with Fox Fur Trim may be worn for day or evening
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$29,171
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
Early 2000s Thierry Mugler Mossy Green Suede Fringe Eyelet Pant Vest Set
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an olive green suede Thierry Mugler vest and pant set designed by Manfred Mugler. From the early 2000s, the pants and vest are accented with silver-tone grommets. The pant...
$3,516
H 13 in W 10.24 in L 23.63 in
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print. Top zip closure. Brown cotton lining. Name tag in leather with extra short leather belt. No more shoulder-strap. Locker but ...
$11,598Sale Price|54% Off
Size: Italy 40 is EU 36
Gianni Versace F/W 1996 Runway Vintage Embellished Sheer Evening Long Dress Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A true collector’s piece, this Gianni Versace embellished sheer evening gown from the Fall/Winter 1996 runway collection is one of the most iconic designs from the legendary Italian ...
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...
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
$3,217Sale Price|35% Off
Size: One Size
Magnificent Silk Yves Saint Laurent Wrap Stole Jacket Cape 2006
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Store Display in Excellent Condition Stunning Fuchsia Silk Evening Cape/Overcoat Size: One Size Hand Sewn and Limited Edition Fall 2006 A rare Find The black sa...
Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Iconic Angel Flacon Print Asymetric Halter Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER Couture vintage rare iconic angel flacon print asymetric halter dress. Spaghetti strap. Silver toned hardware. Back zippered closure. Label reads THIERRY MUGLER Cout...
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...
$543Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
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.