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My shoes are special shoes for discerning feet.

Manolo Blahnik

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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
Discerning
Shoes
Feet
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