So THAT's why he's the biggest name in shoe business! Manolo Blahnik unveils bold and bright new collection at London Fashion Week

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So THAT's why he's the biggest name in shoe business! Manolo Blahnik unveils bold and bright new collection at London Fashion Week

He is one of the biggest names in shoe business. And today, as Manolo Blahnik unveiled an array of his dazzling heels at a London Fashion Week presentation, it was easy to see why.

An absolute cornucopia of colour, bold, juicy orange was the hue of the day, with black and white shapes, embroidery and stitching providing graphic contrast.

It was the Spanish-born cobbler's first time showing at London Fashion Week, an event he says is more important than ever in the international fashion calendar.

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Heel, boy: Manolo Blahnik's colourful collection went on show for the first time at London Fashion Week today

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Accomplished: Manolo Blahnik, quite the legend in the world of footwear, showed his latest collection in a presentation at the Covent Garden hotel in central London

'Everybody now makes a point of coming to London - which is very different to Milan and Paris,' he said in an interview with Vogue. 'London is now so important to all these international buyers. London is the future.'
The shoes went on show at the Covent Garden hotel in central London.
The designer, who unveiled his first collection in 1971, said today that it had taken him until now to show at Fashion Week because he is 'terrified of crowds'.

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Shoe porn: The collection was rich in colour and embellishment; confident and accomplished
But, Blahnik, 70, told Vogue, as he unveiled a short film today, he felt he owed it to the organisers to join in.
'I had been invited to take part so many times but it never felt right. London Fashion Week has changed so much recently though; it is so professional now and I really think it is one of the most exciting in the world.

'Also, everything is becoming so transparent with all this technology, with the blogs and tweets, and I wanted to get more in touch with normal people.'

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Comfort AND style: The Spanish-born cobbler says comfort is paramount - and it all comes down to the position of the heel. 'One centimetre out either way and the shoe will be a flop,' he has said

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First timer: This was the debut collection for Spanish-born Blahnik, who has never before showed in London

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'London's the future': Blahnik paid tribute to the capital's Fashion Week, saying it is now as important, if not more, to the international buyers as New York, Milan and Paris

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Bold: Orange was a running theme throughout, while even the soles were embellished with gold polka dots

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Legend: Blahnik, who created his first shoes in 1971, has seen his brand attain global fame after Sex And The City character Carrie Bradshaw confessed her undying devotion to her Manolos

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Attention to detail: A hot pink in-sole and vibrant ribbons elevate this shoe into must-have territory

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Flower power: A statement piece with retro appeal that won't be to everyone's tastes is certainly cheerful

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Classic: Blahnik's as accomplished at simple styles as he is at the embellished styles - and has said in the past that comfort is a huge factor

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Shoe-lovers paradise: Heels adorned every corner, spilled out of vintage suitcases and line up on wooden chests

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Established: Blahnik, 70, has been making shoes for over 40 years, giving him almost unrivalled experience in the field

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Famous fans: Kate Moss wore Manolo's on her wedding day - the custom-made lining was her 'something blue'

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Royal warrant: Princess Diana was a fan, but Blahnik confesses he has not yet managed to get a pair on the Queen's feet

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Rigorous testing: Blahnik has said that each pair of his shoes gets trialled by people at his Milan factory - including a large-footed Mediterranean woman of whom he says, 'if they work on her I know they'll work on anyone'

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