Have you noticed it too? Princess Amalia wore iconic pumps during the birthday gala in Denmark.
Fans of Sex And The City will know what I’m referring to. The royal blue shoes that adorned Amalia’s feet also play a prominent role in the series.
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It’s like this: in the first movie, Mr. Big bends his knees for the second time for Carrie Bradshaw, aka Sarah Jessica Parker. The romantic moment takes place in the room that was supposed to be her walk-in closet. Manolo Blahnik’s Hangisi pumps are featured extensively.
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After the film was released in 2008, the high heel pumps with a striking buckle sold like hotcakes. In just a few years, more than 100 different pump colors appeared, with seven different heel heights. In the film And Just Like That, a sequel to SATC, the icon also features prominently again. So that’s how famous he is.
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The design is inspired by the paintings of Giovanni Boldini. When Manolo Blahnik saw that the aristocratic ladies in the old portraits wore colorful shoes in red and blue, he decided to launch a modern version of the footwear.