Manolo Blahnik's documentary premiered last night in Chicago and I have an even more elevated opinion of the storied shoe designer. I have to say that there were a few years there when his Louis heeled pumps and sling backs seemed a bit old and tired to me. In the movie, Manolo had all kinds of fabulous fantasy shoes that never make it to the floor of Neiman Marcus or anywhere else. I am sure they are on all kinds of movie sets and apparently Kate Moss wore Manolos on her wedding day.
The movie was interwoven with all his fashion cronies like Anna Wintour, Paloma Picasso and André Leon Tally as well as an appearance by Rihanna who looked gorgeous.
The man has been at it a very long time and it shows. The shoes are exquisitely made. With all the over the top and exaggerated styles today, Manolos feel new to me again.
When I met Manolo in 2010 I was so charmed I tried to dress like him.
