Not sure if you’ve noticed, but there is a certain pattern of Manolo Blahnik’s that are on the rise everywhere. Every ‘it girl’ in the Middle East has at least one pair of them on her feed.
Oh the brand that Carrie from Sex and The City wears?
The popularity of Manolo Blahnik shoes reached a new height during the early 2000s thanks to the American sitcom ‘Sex and the City’. The shoes have almost become synonymous with the protagonist, Carrie Bradshaw, who expressed her love for ‘her Manolos’ throughout the series. And it was not the only time that Manolo Blahnik shoes have made an on-screen appearance; their magic goes far beyond. Movies like Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet, The Devil Wears Prada, and Marie Antoinette had a sweet Manolo moment that was hard to miss.
In-famous quote by Carrie Bradshow in American sit-com ‘Sex and The City’
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Enough about the past, have you seen the younger take on these shoes? To celebrate Manolo Blahnik’s 50th iconic year in the world – Blahnik has designed a glistening gold capsule to mark the occasion, available in store and online from November 2021.
Lavish, rich and quintessentially ‘Manolo’ the collection comprises an extensive range of new styles, fused with reimagined classics; signatures that year after year, brand devotees have come to love and treasure.
Honestly, just wait until you see these trending on Instagram in the next few months! You’ll be happy to have spotted a trend beforehand.
Blahnik has reinterpreted iconic silhouettes and given them a gold transformation. Timeless pieces such as HANGISI, MAYSALE, LURUM and NADIRA, have been further elevated in exquisite fabrications; liquid gold, satins and fine mesh, whilst the hardware has had an update.
Embellishments have been made over with Swarovski citrine crystals, amping the golden glow. Time honoured CALASSO, a ruched boot with block heel has been given a golden refresh in a superbly supple laminated leather with a rich matte finish. The relaxed slouchy boots add a 1970’s flair to the capsule whilst classic Mary-Jane, CAMPARINEW comes in a cracked gold ‘sweet wrapper’ foil finish, catching and reflecting light for a dazzling result.
Blahnik has effortlessly summarised five decades of work into one seamless collection, that is not only imaginative but sophisticated and elegant. The designer’s approach to his beloved craft is pioneering and he continues to express his creativity, without following trends. His pursuit of excellence and magnificence in every shoe is reflected in his stellar reputation and the brands on-going success.
What do Aimee Song, Meghan Markle, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Victoria Beckham, and Rihanna all have in common? Well, quite a few things actually — and this shoe is one of them!
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