Manolo Blahnik 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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