SEP
2007
20

Anna Wintour Shoe Watch, New Shoes!

Manolo shouts, Anna has new shoes! Previoiusly..The Anna Wintour Shoe Watch & Anna Wintour’s Little Toe.

SEP
2007
20

Shoes of the Future!

Manolo says, the Manolo’s internet friend Joan has alerted the Manolo to something very amusing. Dear Manolo, This evening, while reading James Lileks’ delightful ramblings on The Bleat, I was charmed to see that he had included a photo of the cover of the January 1955 issue of the pulpy magazine Galaxy Science Fiction. At first glance I took it to be nothing more than a typical almost-racy illustration of way-out stylings, but then the shoes caught my eye: Mr. Jacobs’ Backward Heel. Oh, yes, the left shoe looks a little odd, but I believe that’s because it’s being polished…

SEP
2007
20

Linda Grant Replies

Manolo says, Manolo’s very good friend Linda Grant, author of the wonderful piece in the Guardian about the declining standards of dress and comportment, has returned to add more to our very vibrant discussion of this important topic. I would like to thank those of you who responded so positively to my Guardian piece about declining standards of dress. I believe that dressing appropriately for the occasion is simply a question of good manners, as well as to give ourselves the pleasure of wearing whatever in our wardrobes is best, just as we vary our diet, adorn our homes with…

SEP
2007
20

Ayyyy!

Manolo says, ayyyy! Dayum, Paula, your shake and bake is showing!