Synopsis
The follow up companion to the bestselling "Manolo Blahnik Drawings", this book presents a brand new collection of Manolo's celebrated shoe designs. The book is organized thematically to express Manolo Blahniks interests and passions art history, architecture, film (including his renowned designs for Sofia Coppolas Marie Antoinette), theatre, and flora and fauna. An introduction by Blahnik himself is accompanied by contributions from some of the best-known names in fashion Suzy Menkes, Grace Coddington, Milena Canonero, Amy Fine Collins and Carlos Garcia Calvo each of whom provides valuable insight into the world of Manolo Blahnik. This is must-buy book for the thousands of people of who own Blahniks shoes or who wish they did.
About the Author
Manolo Blahník has been designing shoes since 1971 and has received many prestigious awards, including three from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and two from the British Fashion Council, naming him Accessory Designer of the Year. In 2003, the Design Museum, London, honored his work with an exhibit including his drawings, collections, and memorabilia.
Suzy Menkes is the head fashion reporter and editor for the International Herald Tribune.
Grace Coddington is creative director at Vogue.
Milena Canonero is a costume designer who won her third Oscar for Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette in 2006.
Amy Fine Collins is a special correspondent to Vanity Fair.
Carlos García Calvo writes for El Mundo.
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