Manolo Blahnik quotes

Manolo Blahnik is a Spanish fashion designer globally renowned for his luxurious and imaginative footwear. His shoes are celebrated for their refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. He has become an icon in the world of fashion, with celebrities and royalty among his clients. Here are 31 of his quotes:

People walk differently in high heels. Your body sways to a different kind of tempo. (Manolo Blahnik)
The greatest luxury is being free. View quote
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About half my designs are controlled fantasy, 15 percent are total madness and the rest are bread-and-butter designs. View quote
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Men tell me that I've saved their marriages. It costs them a fortune in shoes, but it's cheaper than a divorce. So I'm still useful, you see. View quote
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The imprint of Miss Hepburn is absolutely, totally present. Like it or not, she will be the most important look of the twentieth century. View quote
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Maintenance is terribly important. View quote
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There is nothing charming about a woman who cannot walk in her shoes. View quote
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You put high heels on and you change. View quote
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What is fashion? It's discipline. Discipline and a credo to do only the best, down to the smallest detail. View quote
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My shoes are special shoes for discerning feet. View quote
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I've never been tempted to do these hideous furniture shoes. (Manolo Blahnik)
I never wanted to be the most famous, the most beautiful, the most extravagant. View quote
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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 but, really, it's jewels that change an outfit. View quote
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Some people just use beautiful things to just shop or to have a tribal feeling - 'Oh, blah, blah, blah, I'm wearing Hermes; blah, blah, blah, I'm wearing Saint Laurent; blah-blah blah' - because it's like a need, a tribe, recognition: 'Ahh, my Rolex.' But I run away from anything which is too recognizable - it's my nature. View quote
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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 did, in the 1970s, but that was a bad experience. View quote
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Everything is global now. It's not London, it's not Spain, it's not Italy - everything is everywhere. So you have to be everywhere, I guess. View quote
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Paris is paramount for fashion, always was - always will be. View quote
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I am not a movie star or a football player, I just do my thing. View quote
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I don't consider myself a fashion designer. View quote
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I always love China, especially the old China. View quote
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I get more tired by travelling than anything. (Manolo Blahnik)
I eat a lot of chocolate. View quote
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If I look back I feel frightened, not happy, because my life is a bit of a mystery to me. View quote
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I couldn't care less about business. View quote
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I do think one should have clean feet. View quote
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Manolo Blahnik

Manolo Blahnik - Image
Photo: Jindřich Nosek (NoJin), CC BY-SA 4.0
Occupation: Spanish Designer
Born: November 27, 1942
Quotes count: 31

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