Manolo Blahnik’s Mary Jane Shoes Get Spotlight Treatment With Rachel McAdams at ‘An Enemy of the People’ Opening Night
Rachel McAdams stunned in blue patent leather Manolo Blahnik Campari Mary Jane pumps at the Broadway opening night of “An Enemy of the People” Broadway Opening Night” on Sunday in New York City.
The patent leather pumps feature a pointed toe, a classic Mary Jane strap at mid-vamp, and what appears to be a 3.5 heel.
About the Shoes
The Manolo Blahnik patent leather pumps are the designer’s chic interpretation of the classic Mary Jane pump. The shoe starts at a 3.5 heel, varying by shoe size. The Campari shoes feature a button closure with an upper, lining and sole made of leather.
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The Manolo Blahnik Campari pumps come in a variety of colors, including black, nude and blue. The shoes retail at $825 and are available via the Manolo Blahnik site as well as third-party shoe retailers, such as Bergdof Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and more.
Mary Jane shoes
Mary Jane shoes feature a single strap across the instep, creating a distinctive look. Originally children’s footwear, they have evolved to become a popular choice for women over the years. Mary Janes come in various designs, including heels, flats, loafers and platforms, offering versatility for different occasions and preferences.
Popular brands like Steve Madden, Miu Miu and Dr. Martens offer a wide range of Mary Jane shoes that cater to diverse tastes, from elegant and sophisticated styles to more casual and quirky options.
About Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik was born in the Canary Islands in Spain. Before becoming a shoe designer, he studied architecture in Geneve and worked in the United Nations. He then moved to Paris and London, where he decided to open his first boutique.
Magazine editor Diana Vreeland advised him to “make things. Make accessories. Make shoes,” leading him to change his career.
The Manolo Blahnik brand is heavily influenced in pop culture. For instance, Princess Diana wore a pair of black Manolo Blahnik pumps with her classic “revenge dress” in 1993. Manolo Blahnik shoes have also appeared in Sofia Cappola’s “Marie Antoinette” and the “Sex and the City” series.
