5 of Manolo Blahnik's Greatest Creations

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik is a Spanish Fashion Designer.  He has become a household name and is one of the most influential shoe designers of all time.  Despite the fact that Blahnik has shops in over 20 countries, he has retained full control of his company and still designs every shoe.  Blahnik even hand carves the wooden form around which his designs are crafted, himself.

Blahnik was the first male to grace the cover of British Vogue and he has a massive number of celebrity fans, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston and Tyra Banks.

ONE
Blixa Alligator
The Manolo Blahnik Blixa alligator pumps retailed for $4600 at Barneys.  The following pair of Manolo Blahnik alligator boots were $14,000 according to Forbes:



TWO
Okla
In 2002, Manolo Blahnik released a Timberland-inspired boot.  Beyonce wore the boots in the 03' Bonnie & Clyde video and J. Lo wore a pair in the Jenny From the Block video.



THREE
Pimenta
The Pimenta were released in the 1970's and truly show off Blahnik's creativity.  The sandals are based on chilli peppers which Christopher Columbus introduced to Spain.


FOUR
Eufrasia
These satin pumps are laced with pearls and an emerald green diamond buckle.  They were limited editions with each pair taking over 4 months to create.



FIVE
Sheherazade
These were created in collaboration with Opening Ceremony in honor of artist Rene Magritte.  The heel is entirely overlaid with Magritte artworks.




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