Polo De'Marco Magazine Issue No.23 | Page 37

FEMME Accessories Manolo Blahnik Business cards have become If you are a style aficionado, you’d already know Manolo Blahnik is the home of exclusive fashion apparel and footwear. The celebrated brand stays on top of the list when it comes to most expensive women’s footwear. Manolo Blahnik redefined the fashion industry of feminine footwear by introducing their original line of designer high heels in an era in which platform shoes and boots were the talk of the town. The brand was introduced in the seventies and its intriguing and elegant designs didn’t take long to gain popularity all over the world. With Manolo Blahnik, you just don’t expect a great design but an entire legacy built into the product itself. There is a reason why high profile celebrities and individuals have proudly worn Manolo Blahnik’s over the last few decades. It’s a style statement that stands tall to this day. Polo De’Marco July 2020 And why not? The brand is known for its use of exotic materials and intricate craftsmanship. But what makes it stand out from the competition is its signature line of women’s fashion-forward footwear which includes the classic Blixa Alligator pumps. The Blixa pumps are the most expensive women’s footwear from the house of Manolo Blahnik. The only way you can own a pair is to get your hands on them as soon as they are released, otherwise they are most likely to sell out within hours. They sell at an astounding price of $4,600 at Barney’s New York which doesn’t seem to have any effect whatsoever on its demand. The high price point and popularity of the Blixa Alligator pumps is because of the genuine alligator leather used in their fashioning and production. These economic law defying Blixa pumps feature a pointed toe, an open vamp and 3.5 inch heels secured on a sturdy and comfortable leather sole from Italy. HERMÈS - Kelly Doll Handbag Hermès Paris is a French luxury brand and manufacturer of high-end fashion goods that was founded in the nineteenth century by Thierry Hermès. The brand specializes in the retailing and production of leather goods, lavish lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumery, jewelry, watches and ready-to-wear clothing. The iconic doc carriage and horse logo has proudly represented Hermès Paris since the 1950s. Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski is the creative director of Hermès Paris nowadays and is known for his collaborations with world renowned fashion brands. One of the most popular products from Hermès Paris was the Quelle Idole or more commonly known as the Kelly Doll handbag. This limited edition handbag was designed in 2000 by Jean-Louis Dumas and is one of the rarest products ever created by the Hermès fashion house. This iconic piece of fashion was discontinued but is brought back in grand boutique openings, brand celebrations and very rarely on the resale market.