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Design

1980 (designed)
Artist/Maker

Design for ladies shoes for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London.

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

Object type
Materials and techniques
Pencil, water-and body colour, material samples
Brief description
Design for ladies shoes by Manolo Blahnik for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London
Physical description
Design for ladies shoes for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London
Summary
Design for ladies shoes for possible production by Zapata Shoes Ltd London.

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.1332-1979

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Record createdApril 30, 2008
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