Design
1980 (designed)
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This is a design by Manolo Blahnik for a shoe for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London. The shoe is in black leather patent, square-toed, and high-heeled with an ankle strap.
Blahnik is one of the most prominent and successful shoe designers of his age. His creations were famously immortalised in episodes of Sex and the City, and his name is now synonymous with luxurious and exquisitely designed shoes. He was awarded an honorary title of Commander of the British Empire in the Queen's 2007 Birthday Honours List, for services to the British fashion industry.
Blahnik is one of the most prominent and successful shoe designers of his age. His creations were famously immortalised in episodes of Sex and the City, and his name is now synonymous with luxurious and exquisitely designed shoes. He was awarded an honorary title of Commander of the British Empire in the Queen's 2007 Birthday Honours List, for services to the British fashion industry.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pencil, water-and body colour |
| Brief description | Design for ladies shoes by Manolo Blahnik for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London. |
| Physical description | This is a design by Manolo Blahnik for a shoe for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London. The shoe is in black leather patent, square-toed, and high-heeled with an ankle strap. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Summary | This is a design by Manolo Blahnik for a shoe for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London. The shoe is in black leather patent, square-toed, and high-heeled with an ankle strap. Blahnik is one of the most prominent and successful shoe designers of his age. His creations were famously immortalised in episodes of Sex and the City, and his name is now synonymous with luxurious and exquisitely designed shoes. He was awarded an honorary title of Commander of the British Empire in the Queen's 2007 Birthday Honours List, for services to the British fashion industry. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1334-1979 |
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| Record created | April 30, 2008 |
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