Film has been a constant source of inspiration throughout Blahnik’s 50-year career. Not only does he draw inspiration from the movies and the actors on screen, Blahnik also finds limitless inspiration from the direction, production, and costume design from his favourite movies, all listed below.
SINGAPORE (Apr 17): You have been channel surfing but nothing jumps out at you. Need suggestions? The King of Shoes Manolo Blahnik is here to help you stay sane and occupied with a list of his favourite movies.
But first, we suggest you watch the Netflix documentary on this remarkable Spanish fashion designer and founder of the eponymous high-end shoe brand. His fans include celebrities, royalty and personalities such as Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour who said, “To be a great designer, great creator, you have to be interested in the world and history and people.” Blahnik is clearly one of those people. The 2017 documentary, titled Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards is a loving portrait of an artisan who is the perfect combination of craftsman and historical knowledge — even if he parlays them into pumps, mules or heels. Utterly inspiring, the documentary — which charts his daily life, his loves and his designs — is a must see for anyone. And as unbelievable as it sounds, Blahnik used to make shoes for the lizards in his garden growing up in the Spain’s Canary Islands!
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