Manolo Blahnik: Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions

Manolo Blahnik: Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions

Now available at a new price, this is the first comprehensive volume dedicated to documenting the influences and life work of Manolo Blahnik, one of the most influential and talked-about icons in contemporary fashion.
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Featuring more than forty years of shoe design, this is the definitive monograph of the work of Manolo Blahnik, one of the titans of contemporary fashion. Drawing inspiration from the worlds of architecture, art, film, and literature, Blahnik is a master of the art of the shoe. His exciting use of color, unprecedented designs, and exquisitely sculpted heels make his shoes some of the most coveted in the world. Featuring more than 250 iconic designs from his archive, the book reveals for the very first time the inspirations behind his singular artistic vision.
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This book is conceived as a comprehensive survey of Blahnikâ€™s work and provides access to never- before-seen photography of his designs. With insightful chapters devoted to Blahnikâ€™s most powerful relationships and inspirationsâ€”including Marie Antoinette, Diana Vreeland, Cecil Beaton, Spanish and Italian film, the works of Goya and VelÃ¡zquez and the Prado Museumâ€”this book is a personal look into the man behind the shoes. Beautiful photography and thoughtful essays and conversations by fashion writers, curators, and colleagues give readers a unique opportunity to access Blahnikâ€™s vivid and creative world.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber YES30130469
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2016-10-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847859528

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Rizzoli
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	YES30130469
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2016-10-04
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847859528

Manolo Blahnik: Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions

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