Manolo Blahnik’s name is synonymous with luxury footwear. The designer’s creations are a red-carpet essential, offering unrivalled glamour and timeless appeal, and worn by some of the biggest names in fashion and Hollywood. Rising to prominence in the 1990s, his designs were the epitome of minimalist 90s cool, with everyone from Princess Diana to Kate Moss seen in his creations. The only shoe designer at this level to design alone, Manolo Blahnik is unparalleled in his creativity, with each shoe evoking glamour, elegance and poise. Inspired by old-world nobility, he cites Napoleon and Greco-Roman statues amongst his inspirations. Here, we take a look at some of Manolo Blahnik’s most famous shoes, from the BB heel to the Hangisi to the new Faza and Eudokia.