Manolo Blahnik Book

Manolo Blahnik is unquestionably the most famous and revered shoe designer of the century. With fans such as Madonna, Patti Labelle, Faye Dunaway, and Winona Ryder, Blahnik has caused a virtual frenzy wihtin the shoe world. Now for hte first time, eminent fashion historian Colin McDowell takes readers on a magnificent tour of Blahnik's astounding talent, tracing the wisp of an idea in his mind to its initial sketches and fascinating development through to the final crafting in the factory. Illustrated with 150 phenomenal color photographs of Blahnik's homes, factories, designes, and the man at work, Manolo Blahnik is a dazzling journey into the world of luxury and fantasy that reveals the genius of the man—and, of course, the shoes.

About the Author:

In addition to frequently contributing to London's Sunday Times, Colin McDowell is the author of Galliano and McDowell's Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Fashion, Hats, and Shoes. He lives in England.