Blahnik

Designer shoe brand

Blahnik refers to Manolo Blahnik, a Spanish fashion designer known for luxury women's shoes, or to the shoes themselves.

The brand became synonymous with high-end stilettos after prominent placement in *Sex and the City*: She treated herself to a pair of Blahniks.

The name now functions as shorthand for expensive, coveted footwear.

brand

designer

One who plans appearances

couture · craftsmanship · iconic · signature · collection · exclusive · high-end · boutique · upscale · runway

shoes

stilettos

Thin, high-heeled shoes

  • pumpsLaceless dress shoes
  • heelsRaised shoe bottoms
  • mulesEquine crossbreeds or smugglers

slingbacks · sandals · kitten heels · strappy · leather · suede · satin · patent · buckles · jeweled

elegance

sophistication

Cultured elegance and complexity

timeless · classic · feminine · glamour · polish · exquisiteness · finesse · taste · style · distinction

Opposites
footwear function and style

BlahnikNike

Triumph personified

sneakers · running shoes · athletic footwear · Crocs · flip-flops

fashion market positioning

BlahnikKmart

Discount department chain

knockoffs · bargain bin · generic brand · Skechers · Primark

design philosophy

BlahnikBirkenstock

German cork-soled sandal maker

sensible shoes · flats · combat boots · Doc Martens · Red Wing

Phrases
Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Rated G