We don’t need to tell you that Manolo Blahnik shoes are a girl’s best friend: Carrie Bradshaw did it countless times in Sex And The City. Hell, Mr. Big even proposed to her with one of the brand’s sapphire blue, buckled pumps.
The problem is, unlike Carrie, most modern women aren’t prepared to forgo dinner for a pair of really spenny shoes. So we do without. *Whips out tiny violin.*
If the struggle is real, you’ll be pleased to know that we have found some excellent lookalikes of Manolo’s Hangisi pumps on the high street. They’re crafted in the same point-toe shape and feature similar crystal embellished buckle across the top.
Manolo Blahnik shoes come in a whole rainbow of shades. Seriously – take your pick from rich royal blue to hawt, fuchsia pink.
Speaking of royal, the designer brand has officially had the Princess of Wales' royal-approval. The then-duchess wore Manolo Blahnik's Hangisi pumps to pose for an iconic portrait back in June.
The emerald-green court shoe is giving us all the festive feels, but you will need to have been VERY good this year to get these babies under the Christmas tree, as Kate's OG shoes ring in at a steep £945.
Frankly, though, it’s the dupes we’re finding irresistible RN. And thanks to so many of our fave brands participating in Black Friday Sales, Manolo Blahnik lookalikes are even easier to get your hands on. The best bargain? Check out this Karen Millen diamante pair in a similar verdant shade or look to Boden, Reiss, River Island and Mint Velvet for other iterations.
Reiss Celeste sling back embellished heels
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If colour just isn't your thang or you're after something a touch more wearable, opt for an all black lewk à la Sofia Ritchie.
We're all for treating ourselves, but even we have to admit: £945 for a pair of shoes is preeeetty pricey. If you're looking for a pair that you're not so afraid to wear out the house, Mango's amazing black bejewelled heels will do nicely.
Can you even spot difference? We can't. They’re a similar court style but an impressive £885 cheaper. Yep, we did the maths for you.
If you're as obsessed with these shoes as us, but lacking some styling inspo, check out how our fave celebs wear theirs.
Blake Lively chose to dress her bright-red Manolo's up with a feminine A-line dress. The festive-shade and gem-encrusted dress and shoe combo is a real Xmas vibe – we'll be taking notes for our Christmas Day looks for 2022.
Emily Ratajkowski , on the other hand, teamed hers with trusty straight-leg jeans and a staple white shirt, proving just how versatile these babies really are:
Our fave fashion-forward influencer Pernille Teisbaek also opted for a casual lewk when she wore her Manolo's with on-trend (and super comfy) stirrup leggings. We're always here for a bit of high-low styling.
If you're after a full designer look on a budget, we've also found incred lookalikes of Saint Laurent's mesh boots and Prada's Cleo bag – the perfect accessories for partywear szn.
Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times’ Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.
Rosie Davenport is a former Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK and Red Online, covering fashion, beauty and travel reviews, as well as major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Rosie has reviewed everything from Reformation dresses to the latest massage guns and knows the new brands to bookmark as well as the latest trends to follow. Before this role, Rosie was a Fashion Ecommerce Writer on publications including ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping for nearly two years, and gained a MA from Central Saint Martins in Fashion Journalism in 2021, focussing on the rise (and rise) of fashion podcasting. Rosie has also worked at The Times, been a sub editor at The Mail on Sunday’s weekly YOU magazine and produced in-depth retail reports for the trend forecasting agency WGSN. Her career highlight? Previewing Prada’s AW21 menswear show in the depths of lockdown and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons from her bedroom. Outside of work, Rosie can be found rummaging through vintage shops or getting lost in one of London’s iconic department stores. You can follow Rosie on Instagram @rosie.davenport
