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Don’t Expect Manolo Blahnik to Appreciate One Percenters

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08:  Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik attends the opening of 'The World of Manolo' at Liberty on September 8, 2010 in London, England.  (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Manolo Blahnik

Says the designer, "I find the idea of the super rich quite disgusting. I recently turned down a lot of money to create a mass-market type product. I don't want to make that sort of money if I am polluting my brand."

Photo: Ian Gavan/2010 Getty Images