Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes

Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes

Through a playful series of alphabetical vignettes, Manolo BlahnÃk reveals his ideas and inspirations in newly photographed examples of shoes and whimsical drawings.
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The shoes of Manolo BlahnÃk have been called â€œmagical totems of success and femininityâ€ (The Guardian) and boast a cult following of devotees the world over. With their sleek elegance and distinctive fashion edge, â€œManolosâ€ are at once fascinating and timeless, their design a beautiful combination of chic, playfulness, and flair.
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This book explores the creativity and influences of this modern master through an alphabetical chronicle of the designerâ€™s loves and inspiration. BlahnÃkâ€™s alphabet gives insight into the art and craftsmanship of shoemaking and includes whimsical musings on his relationships with figures such as Anna Piaggi, Loulou de la Falaise, and Diana Vreeland; the inspiration he draws from works by Goya, ZurbarÃ¡n, Picasso, Barbara Hepworth, and Zaha Hadid; and his admiration for fellow designers such as Azzedine AlaÃ¯a, Balenciaga, and Yves Saint Laurent. These highly personal anecdotesâ€”drawn from conversations between BlahnÃk and the author and accompanied by original sketches and new photographyâ€”offer the reader a rare opportunity to learn the vision behind the shoes as told by a fashion legend. The bookâ€” which will accompany a traveling global exhibitionâ€” is introduced by an illustrated essay, which describes the designerâ€™s illustrious forty-five-year career in the fashion industry.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Skira Rizzoli
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 60 Colour Illustrations
Color White
ReleaseDate 2017-03-28
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780847858972

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Skira Rizzoli
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	60 Colour Illustrations
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2017-03-28
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780847858972

Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes

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