Manolo Blahnik in the ’90s: The Designer on Touring America, Working With John Galliano and Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Heels

“I was working nonstop.” That’s how Manolo Blahnik remembers the ’90s, the decade when he became a household name. In New York, he collaborated with almost every ready-to-wear designer. The decade also marked the beginning of his thrilling U.S. tours, when women would wait hours to meet the designer.  Back in London, Blahnik continued to hold court in his Old Church Street store — and one of his favorite clients was Princess Diana. It was there at Old Church Street where Diana, generally a flat and kitten enthusiast, bought the famous high heel pumps she wore with her “Revenge Dress” in 1994. Below, Blahnik opens up about his close friendship with the royal, his famous friendships with Bill Blass and Isaac Mizrahi and adventures with John Galliano. Touring America “I know the United States so well because I traveled all the time to do personal appearances. And it was extraordinary … seeing these power women. We had queues for days and days. In San Francisco once, at Neiman Marcus, people [lined] up all around Union Square for seven hours. I find that strange, thinking about it now. But it happened to us. I miss San Francisco and the fantastic shops.” Kate Moss, Manolo Blahnik, and Naomi Campbell

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