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

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Manolo Blahnik
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: November 27
Artist
Businessperson
Dressmaker
Fashion Designer
Shoe Designer
Manuel Blahnik Rodríguez
Manuel Blahnik Rodriguez
Mystified
Surprised
Popular
Shoes
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