Manolo Blahnik Book order

Celebrating over forty years of shoe design, this comprehensive volume delves into the life and work of Manolo Blahnik, a pivotal figure in contemporary fashion. It showcases more than 250 iconic designs alongside never-before-seen photography, highlighting his unique inspirations drawn from architecture, art, film, and literature. Blahnik's innovative use of color and sculptural heels has made his creations highly sought after, making this book an essential exploration of his artistic vision and impact on the fashion industry.

For three decades, Manolo Blahnik_s shoes have held the fashion world spellbound. His sense of the theatrical wedded to the finest materials and superlative craftsmanship inspire fanatical devotion. Diane Von Furstenberg has more than 80 pairs; Paloma Picasso has been fan since the age of 14; and Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Piaggi and Kate Moss, to name a few, are fellow addicts. Here, collected together for the first time, are over one hundred and twenty exquisite drawings that Blahnik makes at the outset of the design process. These sketches are executed with such exuberance and deftness that they have become as sought-after as the shoes themselves (they often fetch up to £10,000 at charity auctions). Inimitable in style, these drawings, beautifully reproduced in this book with special inks, vividly convey Blahnik_s unique vision.