Manuel "Manolo" Blahnik Rodríguez CBE (/məˈnoʊloʊ ˈblɑːnɪk/; born 27 November 1942, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain), is a Spanish fashion designer and founder of the self-named, high-end shoe brand. Read full biography of Manolo Blahnik →
I'm very painful to deal with when I create a shoe.
I don't know why my shoes are so popular - I am always surprised and mystified by it.
If I was a woman, I would be dressed in the same thing for a month and just change my hat and gloves. Maybe my shoes too; yes, I see what you mean... →
The greatest shoemaker in England for many, many decades; he used to be the royal shoe-maker for the Queen Mother. This is where I learnt my trade.
What is fashion? It's discipline. Discipline and a credo to do only the best, down to the smallest detail.
I always love China, especially the old China.
I am not a movie star or a football player, I just do my thing.
I hate these platforms that are all over the place today; they are all about grabbing attention. They are suburban! I never do a platform. Well, I... →
I like women with style to wear my shoes.
I put everything I think is sexy into my shoes.
I'm like an old vampire, so it's important to talk to young people.
Papa died when he was 77.
There is nothing charming about a woman who cannot walk in her shoes.
Manuel "Manolo" Blahnik Rodríguez CBE (/məˈnoʊloʊ ˈblɑːnɪk/; born 27 November 1942, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Spain), is a Spanish fashion designer and founder of the self-named, high-end shoe brand.