Manolo Blahnik Wool Maysale 70 Mule in Plaid - Red. Size 39 (also in 36, 37, 38, 38.5, 39.5, 41). Wool upper with leather sole. Handmade in Italy. Buckle accent. Leather lining. Pointed toe with suede-covered heel. Approx 70mm/ 2.75 inch heel. MNIF-WZ331. 322-2328. About the designer: Manolo Blahnik is world-renowned for its elegant, superbly crafted footwear. Whether a strappy satin stiletto or crystal-embellished ballet flat, the House's shoes are graced with a striking combination of originality and sophistication. Old-world glamour, Greco-Roman architecture, and ancient myths are a few of its varied influences. Manolo Blahnik founded the label in 1970 in Chelsea, London, and continues to design each shoe today. His creative process is unique in that he sketches his collections with watercolors, creating impressionistic paintings that play with form and color. Manolo then travels to Italy to collaborate with artisans on how to bring his vision to life. The resulting pieces of footwear are works of art in themselves.