Blahnik began his design career as a theatrical set designer. He presented his designs to Diana Vreeland, then editor of Vogue, who advised him to focus on his shoe designs. Blahnik shoes are finely crafted from premium materials and are still considered the gold standard when it comes to women’s shoes.

Miniskirts started to show up as character costumes in space-age movies in the 1950s. British designer Mary Quant, owner of London’s Bazaar boutique, is credited for higher hemlines. She named the trend after her car, a Mini.