Manolo Blahnik Shoe Brown Suede Vintage Pump 36.5 / 6.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik vintage Brown suede pumps. Shoes are high cut with beautiful
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Brown Suede Vintage Pump 36.5 / 6.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik vintage Brown suede pumps. Shoes are high cut with beautiful
$480Sale Price|20% Off
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage cow spot ponyhair crystal buckle pumps EU37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage cow spot ponyhair crystal buckle pumps EU37 Reference: LNKO/A02587 Brand
Retro Vintage Manolo Blahnik Oklamod Timberland Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Retro Vintage Manolo Blahnik Oklamod Timberland Pointed Toe Slip On Mules Pumps 36 Color Multi
$240Sale Price|20% Off
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
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Houndstooth Bow Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules Pumps 40.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Bow Kitten Heel Pumps Color Black White Size 40.5IT Leather upper Leather
NIB Vintage Manolo Blahnik Floral Pastel Pointed Toe Heeled Mule Pumps 35.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Pastel Floral Mule Pumps New, in original box Color Multicolor Size 35.5IT
$210
H 4 in W 2 in L 5.5 in
Gold-Tone Crocodile Embossed Metal Mini Clutch Bag With Top Handle circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Laurent tailored suit. For footwear, consider pairing it with Christian Louboutin heels or Manolo Blahnik
Chanel Black Pleated Midi Skirt With Slit circa 1980s
By Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with high-end accessories such as a Chanel leather handbag, a pair of classic Manolo Blahnik pumps, or
Yves Saint Laurent Striped Logo Embroidered Clutch Bag
By Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Blahnik red pumps, and some vintage silver Chanel jewlry to finish it off. This is in excellent vintage
Manolo Blahnik Shoes Lizard Roccia Vintage Ankle Strap Pumps in Size 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are fabulous vintage Manolo Blahnik ankle strap pumps with black kid leather and lizard toes
Unavailable
Size: 36.5
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Shoes Black & White Polka Dot Pumps w Low Heels & Buckles
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These fun Manolo Blahnik shoes are black with white polka dots. The shoes have tan insoles, leather
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage bicolor scaled leather pointy slingback kitten pumps EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage bicolor scaled leather pointy slingback kitten pumps EU39 Reference: JHDN
rare MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage red yellow scaled crystal buckle slingback pump EU37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MANOLO BLAHNIK Vintage red yellow scaled crystal buckle slingback pump EU37 Reference: TGAS
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Fruit Satin Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules Pumps 35
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Fruit Kitten Heel Mule Pumps Color Melon Multi Size 35IT Satin upper
Manolo Blahnik Purple Suede Pointed Toe Tied T Strap Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps come in purple suede with a pointed toe, T strap covered heel, and
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Vintage Pump Gray Satin and Tulle Diamante Detail 39 / 9
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik pumps with diamante accent. Gray satin shoes covered with very
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Floral Embroidered Kitten Heel Pointed Toe Mules Pumps 37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Flower Embroidery Kitten Heel Mules Color Multi Size 37IT Heel Height
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Leather Pumps EU 37.5 UK 4.5 US 7.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
These pumps by Manolo Blahnik are a classic style that will never date, made in Italy from supple
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Bow Leather Pumps EU 38 UK 5 US 8
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
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Embellished Grosgrain Pumps EU 37.5 UK 4.5 US 7.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
These pumps by Manolo Blahnik are a classic style that will never date, made in Italy from textured
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Cutout Leather Pumps EU 38 UK 5 US 8
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
These pumps by Manolo Blahnik are a classic style that will never date, made in Italy from supple
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Suede And Grosgrain Pumps EU 37.5 UK 4.5 US 7.5
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
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Gown Spring/Summer Size 36FR
By John Galanos
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
John Galliano Vintage Lavender Silk and Lace Gown with Faint Pink and Lavender Flair Spring/Summer Size 36FR. Measurements: Bust 34" Waist 27" Hips 34" Gown is cut on the bias and ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
F/W 1994 John Galliano Runway Black Satin Double Breasted Oversized Pantsuit
By John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black satin John Galliano oversized suit. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, a version of this fabulous suit debuted on the season’s runway as Look 16, mo...
Christian Dior John Galliano Silk Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Sz 38FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano - Vintage Silk Chartreuse Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2003 Size 38FR
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
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...
$975
Size: 38.5 / US 8.5
New Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2002 Size 38.5 / 8.5 Corset Heels YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into early-2000s runway glamour with these ultra-rare vintage Yves Saint Laurent slingback heels from Tom Ford’s iconic Fall 2002 collection. Crafted in sumptuous yellow silk s...
$560Sale 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...
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode store presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Velvet GG Monogram Heels These exquisite heels are what vintage shoe dreams are made of. This rare collectable style features the icon...
New With Box Gucci Runway Leather Horsebit Heels Sz 10
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning Strappy Classic Gucci * Size U.S. 10 * 4" Heel * "Gucci" on Buckles * Gold Horsebit Detail at Heel back * Adjustable Straps * Gorgeous Burnt...
Valentino S/S 1991 Black Wrap Evening Gown with Ivory Ruffle Collar
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous Valentino Spring 1991 gown was featured on the runway at the collection's debut in Paris. You can see this elegant piece grace the runway in this video we've embedded. ...
Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat, fw 2006
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
▪ Azzedine Alaia Chocolate Brown Tibetan Lamb Fur Coat ▪ Creative Director: Azzedine Alaia ▪ Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Meticulously crafted from luscious chocolate brown Tibetan lamb fur ▪ ...
$3,076Sale Price|30% Off
Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Brand: Christian Dior by John Galliano Product Name: Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag Product Description: Introducing the Christian Dior by John Galliano Cadillac Montaigne Saddle Bag...
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
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
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.