MANOLO BLAHNIK black silk satin CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED Sandals Shoes 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik sandals in black silk embellished with rhinestone buckle. Have been
MANOLO BLAHNIK black silk satin CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED Sandals Shoes 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik sandals in black silk embellished with rhinestone buckle. Have been
Manolo Blahnik Black Satin Stiletto Sandals Red Rose Embellishment Size 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Jose, CA
Authentic Manolo Blahnik T-strap sandals crafted in black satin with cascading red rose
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
Beige Manolo Blahnik Ankle Strap Wedge Sandals Size 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Beige leather ankle strap wedge sandals by Manolo Blahnik. Jute trim at heels. Gold-tone buckle
White leather high-heels sandals with cut work Manolo Blahnik
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White leather high-heels sandals with cut-work . Heel's height : 10 cm SHOES SIZE : 38,5 (Eu) 7 (US)
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Chartreuse Leather Sandal Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Chartreuse Leather Sandal Heels are a stunning example of timeless luxury
Orange suede high heels sandals Manolo Blahnik
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Orange suede high heels sandals. Leather insole and outsole. Heel's height : 12cm Shoe size : 38
$210Sale Price|40% Off
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude scaled leather minimal strappy sandals EU37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude scaled leather minimal strappy sandals EU37.5 Reference: SNKO/A00374 Brand
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Houndstooth Bow Pointed Toe Mules Sandals 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Houndstooth Bow Pointed Toe Mules Sandals 38.5 Color Black White Size 38.5
Manolo Blahnik Spring 2016 Xafiore Rose Ankle Strap Sandals 37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Spring 2016 Xafiore Rose Ankle Strap Sandals 37 Color Pale Pink Multi Size 37EU
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Denim Floral Embroidered Peep Toe Mules Sandals 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Denim Floral Embroidered Peep Toe Mules Sandals 37.5 Color Multi Size
$63Sale Price|30% Off
MANOLO BLAHNIK black elastic strap cork sole spool mid sandals EU37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK black elastic strap cork sole spool mid sandals EU37 Reference: LNKO/A02589 Brand
MANOLO BLAHNIK white leather CORAL BEADED Flat Thong Sandals Shoes 36.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik thong sandals in white calfskin embellished with red coral beads
Manolo Blahnik Martamod Satin Crystal Embellished Slip On Flat Slides Sandals 37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Manolo Blahnik Martamod Crystal Embellished Slip On Mules Slides Color Black Size 37IT Heel Height
$1,383Sale Price|25% Off
Size: 39.5
New Manolo Blahnik $2, 900 Size 39.5 Genuine Alligator Olive Green Heels Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new early 2000s Manolo Blahnik genuine alligator olive green high heel sandals ! Never worn
New Y2K Manolo Blahnik Brown Snake Skin Python Sz 40.5 US 10 High Heel Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new early 2000s MANOLO BLAHNIK brown and tan beaded python snakeskin heels in hard to find
$184Sale Price|20% Off
MANOLO BLAHNIK silver chunky chain lock ankle strap high heel sandal EU37 US7
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK silver chunky chain lock ankle strap high heel sandal EU37 US7 Reference: LNKO
MANOLO BAHNIK, Aubergine Alligator Open Toe Sandal, Important Collection
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Kingston, NY
Manolo Blahnik, aubergine alligator open toe sandals, From an Important Collection. Size 13
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
Jean Paul Gaultier Tropical Print Midi Skirt With Sheer Silk Hem circa 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Studios t-shirt. Accessorize with a pair of Manolo Blahnik heels or Gucci sandals to elevate the outfit
Manolo Blahnik sandal
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Open toe brown/pink/blue sandal, with gingham heel
Manolo Blahnik Swarovski Crystal Heeled Princess Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Henrico, VA
This elegant Manolo Blahnik sandals are perfect for any special occasions. The sole is made of
Manolo Blahnik Blue Suede Slingback Sandals Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Beautifully blending fashion and comfort, these blue sandals from Manolo Blahnik are one of a kind
Manolo Blahnik Metallic Beige Leather Cutout Sandals Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Walk with grace and panache in these metallic beige sandals by Manolo Blahnik. They are crafted
Manolo Blahnik Purple Suede Toubib Ankle Strap Sandals Size 36
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Discover footwear elegance with these Manolo Blahnik women's sandals. Meticulously designed, these
Manolo Blahnik Beige Lizard Leather Open Toe Strappy Sandals Size 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These timeless Manolo Blahnik strappy sandals are meant to last you season after season. They have
Manolo Blahnik Olive Green Ankle Strap Sandals Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These feminine-looking sandals from the house of Manolo Blahnik are crafted from olive green
Manolo Blahnik Silver Leather Chaos Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your ensemble with these designer heels for women. Meticulously crafted, these exquisite heels combine luxury and comfort, creating a statement pair that's both fashionable a...
New Vintage Manolo Blahnik London Shoes Gold Silver Metallic Sandals 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These vintage Manolo Blahnik London sandals were never worn! These fabulous shoes have a gold toe
Manolo Blahnik Grey/Blue Croc Embossed And Leather Slingback Sandals Size 37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A beautiful pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes that's easy to wear and flaunt, these sandals are highly
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Size: 38.5 see description
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Open Toe Beaded Slide Sandals W Pink Embroidered Flowers
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These pretty gray Manolo Blahnik shoes have beautiful embroidered pink flowers with cream centers
Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Braided Ankle Strap Sandals Size 36.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials they
Manolo Blahnik Beige Silk Slippers with Laces. NEW. Size 40 (EU)
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Beautful, elegant and comfortable Manolo Blahnik Beige Slippers. It has laces to tie at the ankle
Manolo Blahnik Two Toned Leather and Suede T-strap Pump
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Henrico, VA
These Manolo Blahnik T-strap pumps are the perfect contrast of sleek and sexy. Made with black
Manolo Blahnik Alligator Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful Manolo Blahnik Alligator high-heel sling back sandals. Excellent condition.
MANOLO BLAHNIK denim sandal
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Chin denim sandal with ankle strap and stacked heel
Manolo Blahnik fun sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Open toe, multi color straps, gingham heel
Manolo Blahnik Gold Slingback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Birmingham, AL
Pretty Blahnik sandals, very versatile and in excellent condition.
Manolo Blahnik multi color sandal
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
super fun multicolor sandal, with gingham heel
Manolo Blahnik black/white sandal
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
open toe sandal with gingham heel, whimsical and chic
Manolo Blahnik multi color sandal
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Multicolor cage sandal with gingham heel. Very Carrie Bradshaw!
Manolo Blahnik Taupe Silk Slinkgback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Birmingham, AL
Classic Blahniks, in excellent condition.
Manolo Blahnik black and white sandal
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Fun strappy sandal with gingham heel. Very Carrie Bradshaw
Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather Ankle Strap Sandals Size 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they
2013 New Pair Of Manolo Blahnik Multi-Color Python Sling Back Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st Century & New Manolo Blahnik 2013 Collection sling back python sandal shoes.These python dyed
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Size: 37.5
Manolo Blahnik Zig Zag Strappy Leather Open Toe Heel Sandals 37.5 MB-S0917P-0139
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Downey, CA
Manolo Blahnik Zig Zag Strappy Leather Open Toe Heel Sandals 37.5 MB-S0917P-0139 These chic and
Black Blahnik Silk Slingback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Birmingham, AL
Fantastic Blahniks...in near mint condition.
Aquazzura Pink Velvet and Fabric Embellished Slide Sandals Size 36
By Aquazzura
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Discover footwear elegance with these Manolo Blahnik women's sandals. Meticulously designed, these
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8 Blue Denim & Tan Leather Strappy Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals in blue denim features a strappy front with tan leather bow accent. Made in
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8.5 Pink Leather Snake Skin Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals comes in a pink snake skin leather featuring a ankle strap closure. Wear
MANOLO BLAHNIK 5.5 Tan Leather Strappy Harness Cork Sole Heels Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals come in tan leather with a strappy Y harness, cork sole, and stacked
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 10.5 Silver Leather Strappy Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals comes in a silver leather featuring a ring toe, buckle rhinestone detail and
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 7 White Leather Ankle Strap Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals comes in a white leather featuring a open toe, ankle strap, and a stiletto
Manolo Blahnik Green Leather Double Strap Sandals - 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Manolo Blahnik sandals are green leather with a yellow trim on both straps. The straps are
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 6 Red Patent Leather Slingback Peep Toe Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals featuring a red patent leather featuring a peep toe style, slingback, and a
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 10.5 Silver Leather Rhinestone Wedge Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals come in metallic silver leather with a gathered toe strap adorned with a
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Black Satin T- Strap Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals comes in a black satin with a velvet trim featuring a t-strap style, open
MANOLO BLAHNIK red silk CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED Sandals Shoes 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik sandals in red silk embellished with crystals. Have been worn and are
JIMMY CHOO pumps come in leopard print pony hair leather with a peep toe, and pa
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals come in black twill with a strappy open toe and ankle T strap harness. Made
Manolo Blahnik Geometric Print Leather Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik Geometric Print Leather Sandals Black , slingback heels styled with raw-trimmed
Manolo Blahnik Gunmetal Silver Glitter Sandals - 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik Gunmetal Silver Glitter Sandals - 38.5. These sandals are in good condition and have
Teal Manolo Blahnik Fibiona Embellished Satin Mule Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Teal satin Fibiona mule sandals by Manolo Blahnik. Crystal-accented
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 10 Beige Snakeskin Strap Heel Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK heel sandals comes in a beige leather with a snakeskin trim featuring a elastic
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Navy Blue Leather Sandal 40.5 / 10.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik navy blue leather sandal with whip stitch detail. Brass
Manolo Blahnik Navy Satin Fibionabi 105mm Crystal Sandals sz 39.5 rt. $1, 045
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Manolo Blahnik Navy Satin Fibionabi 105mm Crystal Sandals sz 39.5 Made In: Italy Color: Navy
MANOLO BLAHNIK teal blue toe ring crisscross leather strappy sandals EU37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK teal blue toe ring crisscross leather strappy sandals EU37.5 Reference: LNKO/A02144
MANOLO BLAHNIK brown leather gold chain embellished toe ring sandals EU37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK brown leather gold chain embellished toe ring sandals EU37 Brand: Manolo Blahnik
Black Leather & Rhinestone Manolo Blahnik For Birkenstock Sandals UK 6 US 8 EU
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Nashville, TN
capsule collection with Manolo Blahnik are the perfect summer shoe. In soft black leather with an an
MANOLO BLAHNIK Ballerimu turquoise green leather ballet mules EU38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Ballerimu turquoise green leather ballet mules EU38 Reference: LNKO/A02495 Brand
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Cognac Bold Strap Open Toe Slingback 40.5 / 10.5 New
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik rich brown cognac bold strap shoe. Meshed window pane strap
Silver Manolo Blahnik Heeled Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Silver metallic leather strappy heeled sandals by Manolo Blahnik. Buckle closures at ankles straps
Manolo Blahnik Beige Strappy Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Beige fabric strappy sandals by Manolo Blahnik. Cork heels. Designer size 37. 4
White Manolo Blahnik Snakeskin Thong Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: White snakeskin thong sandals by Manolo Blahnik. Slip-on style. Label size IT
Manolo Blahnik Pewter Metallic Slingback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Pewter metallic sandals by Manolo Blahnik. Cutouts at uppers. Buckle closures at
Manolo Blahnik Brown And Tan Leather Snakeskin Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Brown and tan snakeskin leather kitten heel sandals by Manolo Blahnik. Criss
MANOLO BLAHNIK pink suede Slingback Sandals Shoes 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik slingback's in pink suede with white and yellow patent leather trim
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude scaled leather minimal strappy sandals EU37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude scaled leather minimal strappy sandals EU37.5 Reference: SNKO/A00374 Brand
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 ...
Chanel Slot Machine Casino Minaudière Clutch 2023
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Casino Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag by Chanel is a highly sought-after and exclusive piece from the 2023 Cruise collection. - Circa 2023 - From the Chanel 2023 Cruise collectio...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
$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...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Burgundy Red Wet-Look Strappy Runway Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Divine wet-look effect dress, crafted from a shiny, red satin material from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/ Summer 1999 Collection. Featuring square neck-line, fully adjustable shoul...
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".
F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Genuine Alligator Brown Peep Toe Heels Pumps 36.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, these Gucci heels by Tom Ford are crafted from genuine brown alligator leather. Highlighted in the season's ad campaign, the heels feature a sle...
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 ...
2004 Christian Dior Galliano D’Trick White Leather Pointed Sporty Kitten Heels
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano D’Trick Red Leather & Leopard Pointed Court Shoe Heels, named in homage to Marlene Dietrich featuring perforated leather, Chrome ‘D’ Buckles and...
$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 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, 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...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
GUCCI by TOM FORD 2000 Vintage Backless One Shoulder Little Black Dress Cut-Out
By Gucci
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci Vintage SS00 Runway style Jet black One shoulder Backless Pullover Size Medium Excellent condition, looks like new, it looks like it could have been mended/re-stit...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
NWT 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Bodycon Stretch Sleeveless Beach Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this chic black stretch Dolce & Gabbana dress features thin straps, a square neckline, and small slits on either side. This never-worn Dolce & Gabbana beach dres...
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.