Manolo Blahnik Pink Satin Slingback Heels - EU 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Amman, JO
Manolo Blahnik Pink Satin Slingback Heels A striking expression of elegance, these Manolo Blahnik slingback heels are crafted in vibrant pink satin for a bold yet refined statement.
Manolo Blahnik Size 39 / 9 Brown Leather Black White Striped Toe Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking and sophisticated pair of Manolo Blahnik slingback heels from the mid-2010s, circa Spring/Summer 2015.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8 Navy Suede Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK "Allurasan 50 Almond Toe" navy suede featuring slingback style, and block heel.
Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Slingback Pumps - Size 37
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Slingback Pumps - Size 37.
Manolo Blahnik Olive Snake Carolyne Slingback Pumps - Size 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Manolo Blahnik Olive Snake Carolyne Slingback Pumps Size 39.
MANOLO BLAHNIK olive drab & white POLKA DOT POMPOM Slinback Pumps Shoes 38.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik square-toe slingbacks in olive green silk with white printed polka dots and chenille pom-pom.
Manolo Blahnik Silk Slingback Blue Heels. NEW. Size 40 (EU)
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
Manolo Blahnik Slingback Heels. Color: Blue Silk and Leather Heel height: 8 cm NEW, never worn.
Manolo Blahnik Ploiesti Snakeskin Shoes With Leopard Print Toes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These black and grey leather snakeskin Manolo Blahniks slingbacks have leopard details and a faux "shoe clip" flap that is at the center of the toe box.
Manolo Blahnik Brown Fabricated Slingbacks
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Henrico, VA
These Manolo Blahniik slingbacks are incased in rich brown silk satin and have an elastic ankle strap for security and comfort. Iridescent glass bead work embellishments are bordered...
Manolo Blahnik Gold Slingback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Birmingham, AL
Pretty Blahnik sandals, very versatile and in excellent condition.
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! They have been crafted using suede into a loafer-like design and secured with slin...
Manolo Blahnik Pointed Toe Snakeskin Pattern Slingback Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These timeless Manolo Blahnik pointed toe leather slingbacks are in a gorgeous metallic snakeskin pattern with hues of silver and green.
Manolo Blahnik Pink Canvas Aspro Slingback Pumps Size 39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Exuding femininity and elegance these pumps feature a chic silhouette with an attractive design. You can wear these pumps for a stylish look.
Manolo Blahnik Black Basket Weave Leather Carolyne Slingback Pointed Toe Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These are lovely Manolo Blahnik black leather basket weave Carolyne slingback shoes from the 2000's.
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 versatile.
Black Blahnik Silk Slingback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Birmingham, AL
Fantastic Blahniks...in near mint condition.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8 Black Alligator Skin Leather Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic MANOLO BLAHNIK slingback pumps in a black textured alligator skin leather featuring a pointed toe and covered stiletto heel.
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 Metallic Gold Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Metallic gold leather slingback pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Adjustable slingback strap.
Brown Manolo Blahnik Leather Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Brown leather slingback pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Accented with white topstitching.
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 slingback straps. 3.5" heel height.
Manolo Blahnik Light Pink Leather Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Light pink leather slingback pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Multicolor enamel-filled buckle accents vamp.
Manolo Blahnik Black Patent Leather Slingbacks (37)
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Port Hope, ON
Open toed patent leather slingbacks with a 3" heel these Manolo Bahnick sandals/shoes fasten by way of a thin leather strap around the ankles. These shoes are as new and made in I...
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Patent Slingback 40.5 / 10.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik black patent leather slingback shoe.
Manolo Blahnik Hangisli 70 Satin Jewel Slingback Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik Hangisli 70 Satin Jewel Slingback Heels Champagne satin heels designed with an oversized oval crystal buckle.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Carolyne 90 black suede slingback pumps EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Carolyne 90 black suede slingback pumps EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00041 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Model: Carolyne 70 Material: Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Sli...
MANOLO BLAHNIK navy suede leather slingback stiletto heels EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK navy suede leather slingback stiletto heels EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00034 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Suede Color: Navy Pattern: Solid Closure: Slingback Lining: Nud...
rare MANOLO BLAHNIK red suede harlequin check slingback pumps EU38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MANOLO BLAHNIK red suede harlequin check slingback pumps EU38 Reference: TGAS/F00281 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Suede Color: Red Pattern: Checkered Closure: Slingback Linin...
MANOLO BLAHNIK black patent pointed toe slingback dorsay heel EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK black patent pointed toe slingback dorsay heel EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00109 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Patent Leather Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Slingbac...
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 7 Tan Canvas Animal Print Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps comes in a tan & black animal print canvas featuring a pointed toe, slingback, and a stiletto heel.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Carolyne Size 10 Black Alligator Leather Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK "Carolyne" pumps comes in a black alligator leather featuring a slingback style, pointed toe, and a covered heel.
Manolo Blahnik Lolasling Brown and Camel Kid Leather Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of slingback pumps by Manolo Blahnik, with the original box showing a Saks fifth avenue label.
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MANOLO BLAHNIK red velvet DOYASI 70 Slingbacks Pumps Shoes 41.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik Doyasi 70 slingbacks in burgundy velvet decorated with silver-tone lurex embroidery.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Carolyne beige snake leather slingback kitten dorsay heels EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Carolyne beige snake leather slingback kitten dorsay heels EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00104 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Model: Carolyne Material: Leather Color: Beige, Grey Patte...
rare MANOLO BLAHNIK floral satin print slingback mid heel pump EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare MANOLO BLAHNIK floral satin print slingback mid heel pump EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00018 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Satin Color: Multicolour Pattern: Floral Closure: Slingback...
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/A00089 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Leather Color: Nude, Brown Pattern: Animal Pri...
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 stacked heel.
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Light Blue Textile Beaded Buckle Slingback 40.5 / 10.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Manolo Blahnik light blue textile slingback shoe.
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 12 White Patent Leather Peep Toe Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps come in white patent leather with a peep toe, covered stiletto heel, cork insole, and sling back. Resoled. Never worn but some marks from storage. As-is. Made in...
MANOLO BLAHNIK BB70 cream patent leather laser cut slingback kitten pump EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK BB70 cream patent leather laser cut slingback kitten pump EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00090 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Patent Leather Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closur...
MANOLO BLAHNIK BB70 cream patent leather laser cut slingback kitten pump EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK BB70 cream patent leather laser cut slingback kitten pump EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00090 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Patent Leather Color: Cream Pattern: Solid Closur...
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/F00280 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Fabric, Leather Color: Red, Yellow Pattern: Ch...
MANOLO BLAHNIK quilted leather stitch black toe cap point slingback heel EU39
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK nude quilted leather stitch black toe cap point slingback heel EU39 Reference: JHDN/A00105 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Material: Leather Color: Nude, Black Pattern: Solid Cl...
MANOLO BLAHNIK navy blue SATIN ANTIPHONA 90 CRYSTAL Slingbacks Pumps Shoes 37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Manolo Blahnik Antiphona 90 crystal heart embellished slingbacks in navy satin and a black lace cap.
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 over toe. Medium brown stacked heel. Comes with sleeper. NEW or NEVER WORN final sale ...
MANOLO BLAHNIK pink patent point toe sling back buckle strap pump EU37.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MANOLO BLAHNIK pink patent point toe sling back buckle strap pump EU37.5 Brand: Manolo Blahnik Designer: Manolo Blahnik Model Name / Style: Slingback pumo Material: Patent leather C...
MANOLO BLAHNIK Slingback Suede Brown Pump Size 37.5 EU 7.5 US
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK Carolyne Brown Suede Mid-heel Slingback Pump In Brown Pointed Toe Slingback Sandals.
2000's Manolo Blahnik Green Callasli Slingback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Manolo Blahnik slingback sandals in the Callaslis style, made famous by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City and Anna Wintour.
Black Manolo Blahnik Leather Slingback Kitten Heels
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Black leather slingback pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Point toe. Low kitten heel.
White & Black Manolo Blahnik Embroidered Satin Slingbacks
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Product details: White satin slingback pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Accented with black embroidery.
Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Slingback Pumps - Size 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Slingback Pumps - Size 38.
Manolo Blahnik Navy Patent Slingback Pumps sz 38
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in New York, NY
Manolo Blahnik Navy Patent Slingback Pumps Made In: Italy Color: Navy Materials: Patent leather Closure/Opening: Sling back with buckle and notch closure Sole Stamp: Manolo Blah...
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8.5 Burgundy Lace Slingback Pumps
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps comes in a burgundy lace material featuring a slingback strap, pointed toe, and a stacked heel.
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: Crocodile skin Sole Stamp: Vero Cuoio Made in Italy 35 1/2 Closure/opening: Slide on with...
Manolo Blahnik Metallic Leopard Print Suede Slingback Pumps circa Y2K
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Manolo Blahnik Metallic Leopard Print Suede Slingback Pumps circa Y2K are a striking example of late 1990s to early 2000s luxury footwear.
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Size: Italian 37.5 (U.S. 7.5)
Bavarian Style 1990's Manolo Blahnik Embroidered Wool Slingback Shoes
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Atlanta, GA
These are adorable and would be perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Manolo Blahnik has created a classic heeled slingback shoe in lipstick red wool (blue undertones) and decora...
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 12 Black Silk Satin X Strap Slingback Sandals
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in San Francisco, CA
MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals come in black silk satin with a crossed toe strap. covered stiletto heel, and sling back. Never worn. Made in Italy. New without Tags. Marked: IT 42 Measur...
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Size: IT 38.5 or US 8 - 8.5
Brown Leather Manolo Blahnik Carolyne Slingback 70 mm Pump, IT 38.5 (US 8 - 8.5)
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Tucson, AZ
measurements: length: 10 ½” from pointed toe to heel, measured along insole width: 3”, measured across widest part of sole heel: 2 ¾” (70 mm) label: Manolo Blahnik size: It 38.5...
Manolo Blahnik Slingback
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Manolo Blahnik Slingback in Bronze Leather with Pointed Toe..
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 toe Size 37 (equates to a US 6.5) Crocodile and leather
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 toe Size 37 (equates to a US 6.5) Crocodile and leather
Manolo Blahnik Black Slingback Swirled Sandals 40
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in London, GB
Manolo Blahnik Black Swirl Slingback Stilettos. - Pointed toe - Satin front - Sole: 100% leather - Lining: 100% leather - Heel measures 70mm - Handmade in Italy Please note, these...
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! They have been crafted using suede into a loafer-like design and secured with slin...
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...
Sold|$2,500
Size: USA 2 also fits 0
PAMELA DENNIS Vintage Black Silk Asymmetrical Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Pamela Dennis
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Pamela Dennis Late 90's to early 00's Vintage Jet black Floral velour print The thin straps are leather Size USA 2 (fits true to size) Excellent condition, only flaw is at bottom hem...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
La Perla S/S 2002 beige nude sheer embellished backless wedding slip dress gown
By La Perla
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE La Perla S/S 2002 Composed of two layers of beige stretch sheer silk chiffon, embellished with circular motifs in varying sizes, formed from a combination of silve...
Moschino vintage black heart bag
By Moschino
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Moschino 90’s Vintage black leather Heart bag. Designed by Franco Moschino. Vintage Condition; 7/10 Made in Italy. Height-7 Depth- 3" Width- 9" Handle Drop- 3.5"
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Nude Color Ostrich Feather Embellished Dress Gown 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exquisite Oscar de la Renta evening gown, masterfully combining glamour and craftsmanship. Designed in a nude-toned illusion net base, the gown features intricate hand embroidery ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
Pauline Trigere 1960s Ivory Off White Sleeveless Vintage Wool A - Line 60s Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PAULINE TIRGERE off-white / ivory sleeveless A-line wool dress ! Features a v-neck with a tailored bodice and slightly flared skirt. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...
Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Python Runway Suede Boots Sz 8
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Snake Suede Boots Tom Ford For Gucci Final Collection Ad Runway Python Boots * Black * Soft Suede Uppers * Snakeskin Heels * 1/2" Front Platform * 5" Heel * With Dust Cov...
Gianfranco Ferré 90's ivory beige sheer lace embroidered slip wedding mini dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE Gianfranco Ferré 90's mini dress Constructed of two layers, a nude, sheer silk chiffon slip, overlaid with an illusion tulle ground richly worked in highly dimensi...
$38,347
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
$49,304
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche YSL 1985s Top FR38 Ecru Silk Ascot Blouse UK10 US
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Top Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche circa 1985 blouse in ecru silk crepe, straight cut, pussy bow collar closed by 6 mother-of-pearl buttons, long (wide) sleeves closed by a matching ...
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Midi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Bodycon Midi Dress Condition: Good vintage condition, size tag is missing, fits like M-L.
CHRISTIAN DIOR By JOHN GALLIANO S/S 2002 Runway Khaki Jacket FR42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring Summer 2002 Khaki Runway Trenchcoat FR42 Brand: Christian Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Spring Summer 2002 Fabric: 47% Linen, 40% V...
$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 Material: Leather Color: Nude Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Ankle Stra...
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.