publication date: Monday, August 3, 2009 (part of Round XL)

category: Fashion

clue: Nimble talent is required if your name is going to be synonymous with fancy footwork.

explanation: Blahnik was the founder of his self-named line of footwear. A pair of Manolo Blahniks were highly regarded shoes. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, and Elaine Beckland


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