With a dramatic pointed toe and low-cut sides, a classic black pump is transformed by texture. Manolo Blahnik’s Logia is handcrafted in Italy of black velvet criss-crossed by tonal quilting, framed by grosgrain trim, and accented with an elegant bow. The covered heel is high yet functional. “The rest are cartoon shoes. They’re just pretty in the picture,” says Blahnik, “but you can’t walk.”