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I've never been tempted to do these hideous furniture shoes.
Manolo Blahnik
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Manolo Blahnik
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: November 27
Artist
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Fashion Designer
Shoe Designer
Manuel Blahnik RodrÃguez
Manuel Blahnik Rodriguez
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