"You have to have a love for what you're going to do!" enthuses Manolo Blahnik - to this day, he still draws and designs every pair of shoes in his brand's collections. A worthy investment thanks to how versatile and timeless they are, these 'Susa' sandals have been made in Italy from breathable linen with leather linings and topped with crisscrossing straps. They're set on a slight heel.