Manolo Blahnik

Manolo Blahnik is one of the most prominent shoe designers in the world. His shoes gained mainstream popularity on the hit show Sex and the City.

Fast Facts

1. Founded: 1973
2. Created by: Manolo Blahnik
3. Flagship store: London store, located on Old Church Street in Chelsea
4. Retail range: $400 to thousands of dollars
5. First shoe shop in London
6. 1978: Designs shoes for Bloomingdale's

The Look

Manolo Blanhnik shoes usually come with stiletto heels. Some reach five and a half inches tall, and are decorated with beads, laces, or ribbons.

The Designer

Born Santa Cruz de La Palma, Manolo Blahnik was born in the Canary Islands and raised on a banana plantation.

After graduating from the University of Geneva he obtained a degree in literature in 1965. Soon after he studied art in Paris. In 1973 he opened his first shop after buying out "Zapata" shoe store in Chelsea, London.

He was awarded an honorary title on the Queens Birthday list as Commander of the British empire for his service to the British fashion industry.

Designer Fast Facts

1. Born: November 27, 1942
2. Birth name: Santa Cruz de La Palma
3. Spanish Designer

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