• A woman wearing a metallic, textured dress with ornate embellishments on the shoulders, and a large, spiky, transparent headpiece with silver accents, striking a confident pose against a dark background.
  • A woman dressed in ancient Egyptian attire, wearing a large ornate headdress, blue dress, and jewelry, reclining on an ornate chaise lounge with a wooden backdrop.
  • Black and white photograph of singer Lady Kier Kirby posing with a painted smiling face mask, wearing a patterned jacket, with a column of text on the right side of the image.
  • Photograph of actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Blythe Danner, with Gwyneth wearing a cream-colored off-shoulder dress, and Blythe wearing a black turtleneck, both posing closely with Gwyneth tilting her head downward with eyes closed and Blythe looking at the camera with a slight smile.
  • A woman with long, wavy blonde hair poses against a rocky background. She wears a white, lace-up netted top and gazes directly at the camera. A quote in the top right corner reads, "I'm drawn to brilliance and people who can use words well."
  • A black and white artistic photo of a human figure with a bald head, wearing a textured skirt, and holding a dark mask in front of their chest, standing on tiptoe against a dark background.
  • A woman with dark skin and a beaded headwrap lying on a bed, wearing a satin slip dress, with text overlay 'There's Something Mary'.
  • A woman with long brown hair, sitting on the floor in a semi-reclining pose. She is wearing a sheer, embellished dress with intricate detailing. The background is white, and there is Italian text on the left side of the image.
  • Two individuals dressed in shiny, glittery clothing are lying on purple surface, with one person resting their head on the other's chest. The scene has a glamorous, artistic vibe.
  • A woman and a man performing a parade in colorful costumes on a street with buildings and cars in the background. The woman is wearing a revealing pink and gold outfit with feathered accessories, and the man is dressed in a sequined red costume with a large feathered headdress, playing a guitar.
  • Black and white photo of a young woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless top and fishnet tights, standing against a wall with her shadow cast to her left.
  • A person dressed in black standing in front of a black-and-white photograph of a shirtless man wearing a helmet, with their body blending into the photo to create the illusion of the man’s body.
  • A woman with curly blond hair and dramatic makeup stands in front of a cracked black background, wearing a sparkly off-shoulder dress, with seven men in suits seen from behind at the bottom.
  • A woman in a garden surrounded by dense green foliage, standing on a small waterfall or stream, with her hand behind her head, wearing a textured dress.
  • Cover of The New Yorker magazine dated September 21, 1998, priced at $3.00. The cover features an illustration of a man holding up a red chiffon dress on a hanger, with the man smiling and looking at the dress. The background has a mix of orange and leopard print patterns, with various elements like a spot remover spray can and gold chains. The headline reads, "Manolo Considers A Chiffon Creation."
  • A woman playing the piano with a woman in a reflective pose in an art piece style
  • A woman with black hair and a dark headpiece with wire and beads wears a sheer black lace dress and stands against a gray background with text 'new york delight' and photography credit.
Black background with the word 'mando' in large, dark gray lowercase letters.

Manolo’s Archive HOuse presents iconic 1985–2005 garments

available for editorial, film, and production rental.

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Dressed by Manolo

Alicia Silverstone · Berri Smither · Björk · Britney Spears · Celia Cruz · Christy Turlington · Daryll Hanna · Diana Ross · Emily Watson · Eva Herzigová · George Clinton · Gretchen Mol · Gwyenth Paltrow · Janet Jackson · Kate Moss · Kim Basinger · Lady Kier Kirby · Mary J. Blige · Mayte Garcia · Naomi Watts · PHINA ORUCHE · Prince · Stephen Petronio · Tracee Ellis Ross · Zang Ziyi

Janet Jackson 1999 MTV AWARDS

Janet Jackson 1999 MTV AWARDS

Cecilia Valdés Collection 1995

Cecilia Valdés Collection 1995

Doña Bárbara COLLECTION 1994

Doña Bárbara COLLECTION 1994

Resort Collection 1995

Resort Collection 1995

Dusk Till Dawn Collection 1998

Dusk Till Dawn Collection 1998

Emily Watson Time Out 2000

Emily Watson Time Out 2000

The Light Within 1995

The Light Within 1995

Hidden Treasures 1997

Hidden Treasures 1997

Black Book by Steven Klein & Victoria Bartlett

Black Book by Steven Klein & Victoria Bartlett

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America's Answer to Jean-Paul Gaultier"

— Vanity Fair

Manolo has always seen magic where others see nothing. Cuban-born and self-taught, he moved effortlessly between high-end fashion and commissioned work, transforming found and unconventional materials into garments that balance elegance with raw ingenuity.

He dressed icons including Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Björk, Britney Spears, and Celia Cruz. His work was photographed by Karl Lagerfeld and championed by legendary editors like Polly Mellen. Vanity Fair called him a “fashion fauve,” and The New Yorker featured him on its cover twice.

Today, Manolo works exclusively with recycled and repurposed materials.

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Black and white photo of a woman with wet hair wearing a crinkled, textured dress, posed with her hand near her face, against a plain background.

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Three black and white artworks on a white gallery wall. The left artwork shows a crowd of people on a winding bridge or pathway. The middle artwork is a portrait of a person with spiked hair, wearing a mask or face paint, in front of a window with blinds. The right artwork depicts a woman holding a child, with clouds and a outlined window or mirror in the background.

MANOLO’S JOURNAL

For Manolo, drawing is how memory is recorded. Each ink work REPRESENTS A MOMENT in time OF waiting, reflection, vulnerability, and care.

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NEw TIDES

This series is a dedication to noticing the materials and possibilities already around us and to remembering that what is discarded can be transformed, reimagined, and given new life.

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A woman with dark skin and natural afro hair, wearing a colorful, layered, crochet dress in rainbow colors, standing in front of a painted backdrop of clouds and sky.