FEB
2011 28

Repulsive Little Fashion Troll

Manolo says, to be filed under things that make the Manolo both sad and angry. Fasion guru John Galliano was filmed having a vile racist rant during which he declared: “I love Hitler.” The British designer – an alleged Jew hater – then tells a horrified woman: “People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers, would all be f****** gassed.” His tirade was videoed by a friend of the people he was insulting – who were French and Italian, but not Jewish. Galliano, 50, was at the same Paris bar where he allegedly launched a vicious verbal attack…

FEB
2011 28

Brian Atwood Harris Platform Pumps for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday and you are back at your desk assiduously working your way through the giant stack of papers, when you notice that today is the last day of the February, 2011. 2011… 2011… Ayyyyy! You are living in the future! Remember way, way back before it was the year 2000, in the 1980s even, perhaps? Back when you were still living in the 20th Century, when you kept thinking to yourself, “yes, things here are not that wonderful, what with the parachute pants and the big hair and the Vanilla Ice, but just wait until the…

FEB
2011 25

Manolo the Columnist: Layla from Beverly Feldman

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, My lovely fiance and I are getting married at our favorite tiki bar in May. I am wearing a short, toga-ish, one-shoulder white dress; my fiance will be wearing a Hawaiian shirt (and pants). I’m looking for fun, cute shoes that will look good with this dress – and that will also be comfortable for running around enjoying the wedding. Any suggestions? Arin Manolo says, Ayyyyy! The tiki flavored wedding at the tiki bar! It is the perfectly whimsical solution to the problem…

FEB
2011 24

The Convertible High Heels Case Study

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s internet friends has asked him the question. Dear Manolo, As a passionate shoe-lover, I have recently been asked by a group of entrepreneur students at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business to help them out to devise a business plan to create an adjustable height high heel shoe. The heel within the shoe would have the ability to elongate in order to create the first comfortable, all-purpose shoe for women. While I think that is a very unique idea, I am not quite sure about its feasibility. You would need to design…

FEB
2011 23

Duck, Duck…

Manolo shouts, Goose!

FEB
2011 23

Who to Avoid the Online Knock-Off

Manolo says, our friend, Miss Plumcake, has the wise advice about how to avoid the designer fakes and the luxury phonies that proliferate on the interwebs. Luxury houses have very specific agreements as to where their merchandise can be sold. They take the exclusivity of their product very seriously, because they know you’re buying not just the product, but the prestige. If Manolo Blahnik won’t let his merchandise be sold at Net-a-Porter, arguably the poshest online-only luxury store, because it’s not prestigious enough, you can bet your suitably luscious bippy he’s not going to give a sweeter deal to TotallyNotFakeShoesReallyWePromise.com…

FEB
2011 22

The Tyrant Teeters

Manolo says, while few things would make the Manolo happier than to see the tyrant Qaddafi run out of Libya in ignominy, it is nonetheless somewhat disappointing to see him reduced to such dire sartorial straits. It was only the few years ago that the Manolo was pointing out that Colonel Nutbar was the only despot who fully understood the value of costuming… Naturally there is the exception that proves the rule, the one dictator who knows how to rock the clothing. The man who in his prime was the movie-star handsome tyrant with the mythic fashion sense. The Manolo…

FEB
2011 22

Calvin Klein Collections on the Sale

Manolo says, the spring is approaching and soon it will be warm and you will need sandals to go with your skinny jeans and the slouchy sweater which as been sitting at the back of your closet enticing you with its comfortable shapelessness. Here is the Mila from the Calvin Klein Collections, the casual flat sandal that would look good with exactly that outfit, and, even the better, it is on the sale, over $100 off of the regular price.

FEB
2011 22

FN Shoe Star, Episode 5

Manolo says, here above is the latest episode of the FN Shoe Star, the fifth in this season of the online series. And, as you may see, the seemingly interminable build-up to the first actual challenge continues. Allow the Manolo to speak for everyone when he says GET ON WITH IT! We have been introduced and re-introduced and re-re-introduced to the contestants, now let us see how well they design the shoes. Other than this, the Manolo has nothing to add, except that he is very much looking forward to seeing Rebecca Taylor provide the inspiration for the first challenge,…

FEB
2011 21

Soulman

Manolo says, here is the French-flavored, imitation Motown to brighten the winter’s day.

FEB
2011 21

Christian Louboutin Balota Glitter Sandals for the Monday

Manolo says, it is Monday and you doing whatever it is you are doing on the Day of the American President, and frankly either way, you are feeling somewhat worn out. Is it the spring yet? This interminable winter of discontentment has been sapping you of your vital essence, and now you are in the danger of becoming the mere husk of your formerly robust and vibrant self. What can get you through this depressing period of snow and seasonally affective disordering? Shoes! What else can lift our spirits so reliably when they are flagging? Here is the Balota Glittery…

FEB
2011 18

Manolo the Columnist: Isis from Pour la Victoire

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, My high school reunion is coming up, and I am in dire need of your assistance in acquiring the beautiful shoes. I was in the band, dorky and very shy back in 1991, and some classmates even made fun of my Chuck Taylors! I’m much more strong and confident now, and I’d like a gorgeous and sexy shoe to help me project these new feelings. Thank you for being so superfantastic, Manolo! Kim Manolo shouts, by the power of the glockenspiel and the…