Manolo Blahník
Subtitle: fleeting gestures and obsessions
By: principal photography by Michael Roberts
Contributors: Roberts, Michael, 1947 October 2- photographer
Publisher: Rizzoli
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 488
ISBN-13: 9780847846184; 9780847859528
Subjects: Shoemakers; Design; Shoes; Women's shoes; Biography; Pictorial works; Fashion designers
Other titles: Fleeting gestures and obsessions
Description: "The first comprehensive and lavishly illustrated volume to document the influences and life work of Manolo Blahnik, one of the most influential and talked-about icons in contemporary fashion. Featuring more than forty years of shoe design, this is the definitive monograph of the work of Manolo Blahnik, one of the titans of contemporary fashion. This book is a comprehensive survey of Blahnik's work and provides access to never-before-seen photography of his designs. Drawing inspiration from the worlds of architecture, art, film, and literature, Blahnik is a master of the art of the shoe. His exciting use of color, unprecedented designs, and exquisitely sculpted heels make his shoes some of the most coveted in the world. Featuring more than 250 iconic designs from his archive, the book reveals for the very first time the inspirations behind his singular artistic vision."--Publisher website.
Notes: Includes index.