JUN
2007 22

Decision to Wear Crocs Ill-Considered

Manolo says, the Robin Givhan of the Washington Post has spoken. Heed her wisdom. Did someone say comfortable? Because this is a culture quick to justify wearing virtually anything in the name of comfort — pajama bottoms as pants, sneakers as business footwear, leggings in lieu of trousers, Uggs with miniskirts — Crocs now rival flip-flops as the most annoyingly omnipresent style of summer footwear. City streets are inundated with shuffling phalanxes of men and women with bright orange, yellow and red Bozo feet. The shoes can look cute on children. But all those adults walking around in Crocs, going…

JUN
2007 22

The My Fashion Life Review

Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend Michele at the wonderful blog My Fashion Life has said the nice things about the Manolo’s new work, The Consolation of the Shoes. The Consolation of the Shoes is a short and sweet illustration of the young Manoloâ€™s love for the shoes. With brief references to some of the most important shoes in history, Manolo comes to a life changing conclusion. Itâ€™s a light hearted read and one which I recommend after a stressful day, preferably with a glass of rosÃ©. I felt an odd sense of fulfilment by the end. Definitely a must…

JUN
2007 22

The Lucky Shoes of the Tony Blair

Manolo says, wise words from the soon-to-be-former Prime Minister. Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair revealed Friday that he had worn the same pair of shoes to his weekly question-and-answer session in parliament since he became the country’s leader. The shoes in question — an 18-year-old pair of hand-made leather Brogues that have only been re-soled once — were made by Church’s in Northampton, central England. “I know it’s ridiculous, but I’ve worn them for every PMQs (Prime Minister’s Questions) … I’ve actually had them for 18 years,” Blair told The Times in an interview, adding that “cheap shoes are…

JUN
2007 22

The Making of the Prada Shoe

Manolo asks, how are these beautiful Prada ballet flats produced? This little movie is like the Holy Relic for the Manolo. P.S. Many thanks to the Manolo’s friends at the Shoeflyer for this.

JUN
2007 22

Manolo the Columnist

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, Iâ€™m having a big, big birthday this year, and Iâ€™m throwing myself a big, big party. I bought a perfect little black dress covered with sequins. I never wear heels, but this dress requires them. So I need festive but comfortable shoes that will go with my fabulous be-sequined dress. Sarah Manolo says, it is sad, but once you reach adulthood you can no longer rely upon friends and family to properly celebrate the miracle of your birth. Thus the Manolo recommends always…