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9 oeuvres 654 utilisateurs 12 critiques 1 Favoris

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Comprend les noms: Camilla Morton, Camilla Morton

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Nom canonique
Morton, Camilla
Date de naissance
20th Century
Sexe
female
Nationalité
UK
Lieux de résidence
London, England, UK

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What a charming little book! Author Camilla Morton pairs the classic folktale of the elves and the shoemaker with the biography of Manolo Blahnik, one of the 20th century’s most fashionable shoemakers, to create a wholly unique story that showcases the magic of fabulous footwear. When I first started reading the story I found the dual format to be a bit confusing, as Morton switches storylines between Blahnik’s life and that of the shoemakers with no warning, but once we see what kind of shoes the elves are fashioning we know that the stories must be connected. In the climax of the story, when the shoemakers gift the elves with fabulously miniature outfits all is revealed: the elves have been tasked with helping the unfortunate until they learn the value of hard work, and the shoes that they have been making to assist the shoemakers are based on the childhood designs of Manolo Blahnik himself! With this revelation the shoemakers realize that it is time for them to retire and pass on their business to the new maestro in town - and we then see Manolo Blahnik’s fashion star rise, as all the people of the fashion world come to love his footwear. The book is, of course, illustrated by Blahnik himself, so we are treated to his signature whimsical shoe designs throughout. I am a bit less fond of his style being translated into regular illustrations (shoes are where his talents shine best), but his signature bright colours, light linework, and carefree aesthetic actually works quite well for this type of children’s story.… (plus d'informations)
 
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JaimieRiella | 2 autres critiques | Feb 25, 2021 |
I never could understand why the story of new clohes and fashion was centred around a man, so Morton's re-telling of this classic story sets things right in my books! She pairs the story of a foolish fashionista with that of real-life fashion empress Diane von Furstenberg, and while the stories are not really synonymous they come together neatly at the finale - with Diane saving the day with her iconic wrap dress.
 
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JaimieRiella | Feb 25, 2021 |
Fun, inspiring and elegant; a bit like Harper's Bazaar in self-help form. I can't say that I have actually referred to this in moments of crisis, but reading it helps to liberate my inner Manolo-wearing self who is clearly just waiting to struggle free...
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TheIdleWoman | 5 autres critiques | Dec 8, 2017 |
[Monday, ‎August ‎19, ‎2013] Yesterday I got this book as well, what an amazing shoe addict book. It's a must for shoes fans and fashionistats.

[Wednesday, ‎January ‎22, ‎2014] An hour or so ago I started reading this cute memoir and fairy tale and I loved it. The illustration is wonderful, Manolo's spirit shines bright in every page, he's such a dreamer and a goal achiever. I want to be him as well.
 
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mrsdanaalbasha | 2 autres critiques | Mar 12, 2016 |

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Œuvres
9
Membres
654
Popularité
#38,587
Évaluation
½ 3.4
Critiques
12
ISBN
24
Langues
6
Favoris
1

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