Pair of Evening Shoes
1996 (made)
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Manolo Blahnik creates ultra-sophisticated, feminine designs. These seductive shoes reveal his ever-inventive approach to cut and decoration. Made from the most luxurious materials, these beautiful shoes feature discs of glinting beadwork against the sheen of cream satin.
Born in the Canary Islands, Manolo Blahnik studied literature in Geneva and the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. He came to London in 1971 and opened his shop in Chelsea in 1973. He is know for refined, ornate and exotic shoes, often crafted in lavish materials.
Born in the Canary Islands, Manolo Blahnik studied literature in Geneva and the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. He came to London in 1971 and opened his shop in Chelsea in 1973. He is know for refined, ornate and exotic shoes, often crafted in lavish materials.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silk satin, suede and bead-work |
| Brief description | Cream beaded satin evening shoes with natural lining, designed by Manolo Blahnik, Great Britain, AW 1996 |
| Physical description | Cream beaded silk satin evening shoes with natural lining. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Credit line | Given by the designer |
| Object history | Registered File number 1996/561. |
| Summary | Manolo Blahnik creates ultra-sophisticated, feminine designs. These seductive shoes reveal his ever-inventive approach to cut and decoration. Made from the most luxurious materials, these beautiful shoes feature discs of glinting beadwork against the sheen of cream satin. Born in the Canary Islands, Manolo Blahnik studied literature in Geneva and the Ecole du Louvre in Paris. He came to London in 1971 and opened his shop in Chelsea in 1973. He is know for refined, ornate and exotic shoes, often crafted in lavish materials. |
| Bibliographic reference | De la Haye, Amy (ed.). The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947- 1997. London : V&A Publications, 1997
plate 130 |
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| Accession number | T.157:1, 2-1996 |
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| Record created | August 28, 2003 |
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