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Manolo says, ayyyy! Tom Cruise and Sophia Loren say cheese.
Manolo says, Ayyyyy! It is the fabulous Suzy Menkes interviewing Donatella Versace! At first watching, you will not be able to pay attention to what they are saying. You will just revel in detail: the accents, the hair styles, the candles! It is all beyond magnificent and odd and wonderful. At the second watching, when you are less distracted and can listen closely, you will realize that here are two smart women taking about interesting things. P.S. From the Lauren Goldstein Crowe at the Fashion, Inc.
Manolo says, the Manolo’s friend, the very witty Anthony Cady, of the FIT, sends the Manolo this following bit of very exciting news. Who will be America’s next great shoe designer? Footwear News and Nine West have joined forces with the Fashion Institute of Technology to launch the first ever “Shoe Star” contest whereby students will compete in a series of challenges that will culminate in the naming of the next rising star in shoe design. “Shoe Star was created to showcase new talent,” says Footwear Group’s Editorial Director Michael Atmore. “The shoe industry is in critical need of innovative,…
Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Washington Post Express. Dear Manolo, My husband, who is an associate at a white-shoe law firm, says I must accompany him to his firm’s annual holiday party. Things will be especially tense this year as he’s up for partner. What do you suggest? Ashley Manolo says, what does the Manolo suggest? Selling your house and cars and vacation home, moving from the city to Tennessee, and taking up goat farming. Undoubtedly the Manolo’s friend would be happier in the more relaxed setting, where powerful lawyers and their consorts do not…
Manolo says, what is with the grass skirt, the flowerly leis, the giant plastic coconuts.
Manolo says, here is something from Christian Lacroix to enliven the dullest of holiday parties.
Manolo says, the Manolo reminds you that his internet friend Twistie is blogging up many holiday bargains at the Manolo’s Basement of the Bargains.
Manolo asked, whose shoes? Manolo answers, the Nicole Richie! Congratulations to the Manolo’s internet friend Christina, who gave both the correct answer and the first answer.
Manolo says, this is one of the reasons why the Manolo loves his readers so very much, because even when they dissent from the official Manolo Party Line, they do so in ways that are interesting, polite, and well-reasoned. Here, for the example, is the Manolo’s internet friend Sarah commenting upon the Manolo’s outrage with the Steven Madden peoples. Sorry, I have to go against the grain here. Ever seen those Suave shampoo commercials? Where two women with gorgeous hair flounce around for thirty seconds, and the announcer informs us that one of them spends a lot for salon products,…