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My most treasured clothing item is first suit that I made - acid green. It was disgusting, but I love it. It's been mended a million times, but I still wear it.
Manolo Blahnik
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Manolo Blahnik
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: November 27
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Manuel Blahnik RodrÃguez
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