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Manolo Blahnik Sandal 38

MANLO BLAHNIK turquoise patent leather CHAOS Sandals Shoes 38
MANLO BLAHNIK turquoise patent leather CHAOS Sandals Shoes 38

MANLO BLAHNIK turquoise patent leather CHAOS Sandals Shoes 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Manolo Blahnik Chaos ankle-strap sandals in blue patent leather. Have been worn and

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

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Manolo Blahnik Beige Leather Heeled Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik Beige Leather Heeled Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik Beige Leather Heeled Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

both shoes where scuffs is evident on this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale item. Details Beige

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Khaki Strappy Wedge Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik Khaki Strappy Wedge Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik Khaki Strappy Wedge Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to sandals is evident on this used Manolo Blahnik

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Manolo Blahnik White Leather Heeled Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik White Leather Heeled Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik White Leather Heeled Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

and back of heel on this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale item. Details White Leather Heeled

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

heel tips and the outsoles have been partially re-soled on this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

heel tips and the outsoles have been partially re-soled on this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Manolo Blahnik White Patent Cross Strap Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik White Patent Cross Strap Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik White Patent Cross Strap Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale item. Details White Patent leather Sandals Mid heel Cross

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige suede CRISS 105 Sandals Shoes 38
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige suede CRISS 105 Sandals Shoes 38

MANOLO BLAHNIK nude beige suede CRISS 105 Sandals Shoes 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Manolo Blahnik Crisscross lace-up ankle-strap sandals in nude suede leather. Have

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2010s Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik Red & Black Leather Slingback Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

heel tips and the outsoles have been partially re-soled on this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Manolo Blahnik Brown Snakeskin Open-Toe Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik Brown Snakeskin Open-Toe Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik Brown Snakeskin Open-Toe Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

outsoles on this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale item. Comes with original dust bag. Details Brown

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Manolo Blahnik Taupe Galop Stripe Canvas Halter Sandals Size IT 38
Manolo Blahnik Taupe Galop Stripe Canvas Halter Sandals Size IT 38

Manolo Blahnik Taupe Galop Stripe Canvas Halter Sandals Size IT 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

discolouration due to glue mark around bow on right shoe on this used Manolo Blahnik designer resale item

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Manolo Blahnik Purple PVC Slide Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Purple PVC Slide Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Purple PVC Slide Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the allure of luxury with these Manolo Blahnik sandals. Crafted with meticulous

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2010s Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

You'll find reasons to wear these lovely Anastasia sandals from Manolo Blahnik! They have been

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Salmon Pink Satin Lurum Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Salmon Pink Satin Lurum Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Salmon Pink Satin Lurum Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Brimming with unparalleled sophistication, these gorgeous green sandals from Manolo Blahnik are

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Purple Satin Hangisimu Slide Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Purple Satin Hangisimu Slide Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Purple Satin Hangisimu Slide Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Keep your comfort to a maximum with these beautiful Hangisimu slides. These Manolo Blahnik heels

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Navy Blue Satin Martamod Flat Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Navy Blue Satin Martamod Flat Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Navy Blue Satin Martamod Flat Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This beautiful pair of satin and canvas sandals will bring out the fashion diva within you. The

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik White Laser Cut Leather Slide Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik White Laser Cut Leather Slide Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik White Laser Cut Leather Slide Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These timeless sandals are meant to last you season after season. Crafted using white laser-cut

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2010s British Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Cutout Leather Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8
Manolo Blahnik Cutout Leather Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8

Manolo Blahnik Cutout Leather Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

Manolo Blahnik cutout leather sandals. Gold. Buckle fastening at front. Does not come with dustbag

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

owning these Netochka sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They feature a satin exterior in a cut-out layout with

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Netochka Cage Lace-up Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

owning these Netochka sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They feature a satin exterior in a cut-out layout with

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Satin And Leather Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8
Manolo Blahnik Satin And Leather Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8

Manolo Blahnik Satin And Leather Sandals Eu 38 Uk 5 Us 8

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

Manolo Blahnik Satin And Leather Sandals. Coral. Button fastening - Front. Does not come with

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Metallic Gold  Leather Mules Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Metallic Gold  Leather Mules Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Metallic Gold Leather Mules Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Elevate your look without compromising on comfort when you slip into these mules. Made from the finest material, the mules are perfect for any occasion and will leave you feeling con...

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2010s Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Off White Satin Nadira Pumps Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Off White Satin Nadira Pumps Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Off White Satin Nadira Pumps Size 38

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

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Blue Satin Hangisi Flat Mules Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Blue Satin Hangisi Flat Mules Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Blue Satin Hangisi Flat Mules Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designed for go-getters, these mules are made for everyday use so that you can be a stylish achiever each day. Be it any occasion, they will match any outfit like a dream. They are d...

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Cross Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Cross Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Cross Pointed Toe Pumps Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A subtle combination of beauty and craftsmanship, Manolo Blahnik's designs are highly admirable

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Matik Peep Toe Pumps Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Matik Peep Toe Pumps Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Matik Peep Toe Pumps Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Manolo Blahnik presents these lovely Matik pumps, a sleek and stunning option for a fashionista

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Aqua Green Satin Hangisi Pointed Toe Flats Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Aqua Green Satin Hangisi Pointed Toe Flats Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Aqua Green Satin Hangisi Pointed Toe Flats Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

You know you are going to have a glamorous day the moment you put these flats on. They are a Manolo

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2010s Italian Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Green Canvas and Satin Martamod Flat Slides Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Green Canvas and Satin Martamod Flat Slides Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Green Canvas and Satin Martamod Flat Slides Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A perfect blend of luxury style and comfort these designer flats are made using quality materials and frame your feet in the most refined way. They can be paired with a host of ou...

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2010s Sandals

Manolo Blanhik White Leather Strappy Heeled Sandals - Size 38
Manolo Blanhik White Leather Strappy Heeled Sandals - Size 38

Manolo Blanhik White Leather Strappy Heeled Sandals - Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

Manolo Blanhik White Leather Strappy Heeled Sandals -Double T-strap like design -Made of soft

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21st Century and Contemporary Strap Sandals

Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

You'll find reasons to wear these lovely Anastasia sandals from Manolo Blahnik! They have been

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2010s Italian High Heels

Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik Multicolor Suede Anastasia Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

You'll find reasons to wear these lovely Anastasia sandals from Manolo Blahnik! They have been

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2010s Italian High Heels

Manolo Blahnik White Leather Susa Slide Sandals Size 38
Manolo Blahnik White Leather Susa Slide Sandals Size 38

Manolo Blahnik White Leather Susa Slide Sandals Size 38

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials they

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2010s Heels

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Manolo Blahnik Sandal 38 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary manolo blahnik sandal 38 for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Gold and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a manolo blahnik sandal 38 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

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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.

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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.

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