DEC
2007
08

The Maestro Stumbles

Manolo says, many, many of the Manolo’s friends have written to him these past weeks asking him what thinks of the new mens shoe line being launched by his idol, the Maestro Manolo Blahnik.

When the Manolo first heard the rumor that the Maestro was making the men’s shoes, he was overjoyed. Finally, the genius cobbler of our age would produce something that the Shoeblogger could wear!

But, as one may guess from the fact that the Shoeblogger has delayed as long as possible speaking to this subject, the realization of the dream has fallen short.

Just look at this…

Afiyat from Manolo Blahnik,

Ayyyyy! The suede open-toed slingback for men? Noooooo! No! No! No!

Query: Is this the sort of shoe the impeccably tailored Manolo Blahnik would wear himself?

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DEC
2007
08

Cashmere on Sale

Manolo says, if you are looking for the perfect gift for Aunt Judy, our bargain blogger Twistie has found the Italian cashmere scarf selling at 60% off of the regular price. One of many such bargains to be found at the Manolo’s Basement of the Bargains.