Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

People walk differently in high heels. Your body sways to a different kind of tempo.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I don't know why my shoes are so popular - I am always surprised and mystified by it.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I was possessed by London.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

A lot of things trigger my inspiration. It can be the most banal things.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

Some people just use beautiful things to just shop or to have a tribal feeling - 'Oh, blah, blah, blah, I'm wearing Hermes; blah, blah, blah, I'm wearing Saint Laurent; blah-blah blah' - because it's like a need, a tribe, recognition: 'Ahh, my Rolex.' But I run away from anything which is too recognizable - it's my nature.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I put everything I think is sexy into my shoes.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I don't belong to anyone.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I'm OK: I don't need money.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I don't consider myself a fashion designer.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

My whole life has been a huge mistake, but what a divine mistake - doing something that I adore.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

Sometimes I hate a shoe in seconds.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I'm very self-critical.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I've never been tempted to do these hideous furniture shoes.

Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik

I never thought that I would sell to young people, but now girls who are 14 and 15 buy my shoes.