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Manolo Blahnik: the Art of Shoes
Manolo Blahnik: the Art of Shoes: A Catalogue | Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac
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Through a playful series of alphabetical vignettes, Manolo Blahn?k reveals his ideas and inspirations in newly photographed examples of shoes and whimsical drawings. The shoes of Manolo Blahn?k have been called "magical totems of success and femininity" (The Guardian) and boast a cult following of devotees the world over. With their sleek elegance and distinctive fashion edge, "Manolos" are at once fascinating and timeless, their design a beautiful combination of chic, playfulness, and flair. This book explores the creativity and influences of this modern master through an alphabetical chronicle of the designer's loves and inspiration. Blahn?k's alphabet gives insight into the art and craftsmanship of shoemaking and includes whimsical musings on his relationships with figures such as Anna Piaggi, Loulou de la Falaise, and Diana Vreel? the inspiration he draws from works by Goya, Zurbar?n, Picasso, Barbara Hepworth, and Zaha Hadid; and his admiration for fellow designers such as Azzedine Ala?a, Balenciaga, and Yves Saint Laurent. These highly personal anecdotes--drawn from conversations between Blahn?k and the author and accompanied by original sketches and new photography--offer the reader a rare opportunity to learn the vision behind the shoes as told by a fashion legend. The book-- which will accompany a traveling global exhibition-- is introduced by an illustrated essay, which describes the designer's illustrious forty-five-year career in the fashion industry.
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Manolo Blahnik: the Art of Shoes: A Catalogue | Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac
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😍😍😍 I wish I owned a real pair of Manolo‘s but I would settle for a book full of photos of them !
#InYourShoes 👠👠👠

Cinfhen Same♥️ 7y
Louise I think I would fall off those shoes! 😂 (edited) 7y
vkois88 Those are quite impressive. I wish I could wear heels!! 7y
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LibrarianRyan I really liked this book. And the shoes. I have 2 pair of fancy and expensive Michael@Kora shoes and they are the most uncomfortable things ever. 7y
Christine11 @Louise @vkois88 I wouldn‘t really be able to wear them either - I would probably break my leg 🤣 but they‘re just so pretty! 😍 7y
Christine11 @Cinfhen 😊❤️ 7y
Christine11 @LibrarianRyan High heels are always so uncomfortable aren‘t they?! But they look so gorgeous 😍👠 7y
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