Manolo Blahnik and the Tale of the Elves and the Shoemaker: A Fashion Fairy Tale Memoir By Camilla Morton
Each book in this inspired series by fashion writer Camilla Morton inventively re-imagines one of our favorite “Once Upon a Time” stories, blending it with the real-life story of a famed fashion designer. Lushly illustrated by the designers themselves, these tales illuminate each iconic individual’s creative magic while celebrating his unique life and career. The result is an intriguing combination of whimsy and memoir.
In this contemporary twist on the tale of the Elves and the Shoemaker, Manolo BlahnÍk’s delightful drawings evoke the past, envision the future, and, of course, evidence the indelible footprint he’s made on fashion history. His illustrations take us from the banana plantations of his childhood to his current reign at the top of high-fashion footwear design, while playfully hinting at all the adventures he’s had and friends he’s met along the way.
Manolo BlahnÍk, whose career spans more than thirty years, is one of the world’s most celebrated and imaginative footwear designers..Born in the Canary Islands and later educated in Geneva, he moved in 1965 to Paris, where he intended a career in theatre design. On a visit to New York in 1970, he met with the legendary editor in chief of American Vogue, Diana Vreeland, who told him, “Do shoes.” He has been doing so expertly ever since-on the runway, the red carpet, and in every girl’s wildest dreams. Read the interview with Manolo here at American Vogue
$14 Publisher: It Books (November 1, 2011) Amazon.com
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