We could wax poetic for days about the beauty of Manolo—the man and the shoe—but what does the rest of the world think? We asked our favorite fashion influencers and rounded up quotes from the style archives to find out. Spoiler alert: they’re just as enamored as we are.
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“Every time I go the Manolo showroom I feel like a kid at a candy store. So many styles to pick from! From exquisite evening sandals to the classic BB pumps, Manolo has it all. He doesn’t only strike in design, his shoes are well known to be the most comfortable in the market. I’m a huge fan and have been collecting his pieces through the years.”
– Marina Larroude, Style.com
“Manolo Blahnik is among an elite group of designers who drives women to complete obsession. The divinity in his designs lies in their understated, timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship.”
– Nina Garcia, Marie Claire
“Oh my God! Do you know what these are? Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes! I thought these were an urban shoe myth!”
– Carrie Bradshaw
“He is the godfather of sole.”
– Naomi Campbell
“If God had wanted us to wear flats he wouldn’t have invented Manolo Blahnik.”
– Alexandra Shulman, Vogue UK
“He’s just a dream. Manolo has lifted so many women out of the doldrums and given them glamour and glory and shoes that don’t hurt. He brings everything to the party. He’s just a fantastic human being with a great sense of humor.”
– Bette Midler
“I’ve been an avid collector of Manolo’s shoes since I first slipped my foot into one of his exquisite creations. I was over the moon when he agreed to design my wedding shoes.”
— Kate Moss
“My son asked me the other day if I worked for Manolo Blahnik … because I have so many pairs of his shoes. From what other designer would you remember buying your very first pair—21 years ago, and I still have them—and still be buying them today? I admire Manolo for never deviating from who he is. He’s a legend himself, but I don’t think any other collection of shoes can tell a story quite like his.”
– Daniella Vitale
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