A Complete History of Manolo Blahnik

by Kristen Nichols

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Manolo Blahnik has famously etched out a spot in the high-end fashion world, with his designs finding a place in women’s closets all around the globe. He's developed an impressive list of celebrity and fashion-influencer admirers, so it’s no wonder the company has been on top for more than 40 years.

Blahnik grew up traveling around Europe and moved to Paris to study art and fashion. Encouraged by Diana Vreeland, he focused his work on shoe design and released his first piece in collaboration with Ossie Clark. Since then, the company expanded tremendously and Manolo went on to be the only designer for Manolo Blahnik shoes. He then became the first male to grace the cover of Vogue in 1974, and his designs have been iconically worn by everyone from Bianca Jagger during her entrance into Studio 54 via white horse to Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, and they remain Anna Wintour’s shoe of choice.

Go on to see iconic moments in the history of Manolo Blahnik, and then shop the shoes.

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Bianca Jagger entering Studio 54 via white horse, 1977. 

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Princess Diana at a Vanity Fair party in London, 1994. 

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Sarah Jessica Parker in a photo shoot for Sex and the City, 2002. 

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Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette, 2006. 

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Kate Moss marrying Jamie Hince in England, 2011. 

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Rihanna leaving her apartment in New York, 2016. 

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Anna Wintour at Fendi during Milan Fashion Week, 2017. 
Manolo Blahnik Fibiona Mules ($965)

For those nights when you want to dress up a bit—or a lot. 
Manolo Blahnik Dancehall Cowgirl Denim ($1295)

From Rihanna's collection with Manolo Blahnik, this pair goes well with cropped white denim jeans. 
Manolo Blahnik Lurum Pumps ($1295)

The perfect combination of glamour and sophistication. 
Manolo Blahnik Mulussanhan Mule Sandals ($1095)

Show these off with ankle-grazing hemlines. 
Manolo Blahnik Esfirapi Satin Pumps ($1045)

A sophisticated take on Manolo's original pumps. 
Manolo Blahnik Nadira Crystal Embellished Pointy Toe Pump ($1030)

For the minimalist fashion girl with elegant taste. 
Manolo Blahnik Maysale Suede Mules ($672)

Add some color to your Manolo collection. 
Manolo Blahnik Insopo Booties ($995)

Rock these with a cool red leather skirt.
Manolo Blahnik Todi Sock Booties ($995)

Sock booties are everywhere this season. 
Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Embellished Mules ($895)

Show off these mules with a classic LBD. 
Manolo Blahnik Tartonacri ($987)

Such elegant pumps.
Manolo Blahnik Fiboslac ($987)

A shoe fit for a white-tie event. 
Manolo Blahnik Scipios ($845)

We love the strappy detailing. 
Manolo Blahnik Carolyne Slingback ($645)

We love how elegant these shoes look. 
Manolo Blahnik Serba ($901)

Oversize bows on classic pumps are so on trend this fall. 
Manolo Blahnik Esparra Sandals ($795)

We are loving the Spanish pom-poms on these pumps. 
Manolo Blahnik Tres Sandal ($745)

So sweet and delicate. 
Manolo Blahnik Copena Mules ($745)

The bow adds a flirty touch. 
Manolo Blahnik Carolyne Pumps ($695)

A sleek and sophisticated look for every fashion girl.

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