10 Trends Started By ‘Sex and the City,’ Which Aired 20 Years Ago This Year

Manolo Blahniks The ladies' shoe of choice was undoubtedly the Manolo Blahnik. Although they dabbled in the work of Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin during the later seasons, nothing ever compared to the Manolo. The concept of a $400-plus shoe was slightly foreign before Carrie and company stomped on the scene, but they made them a staple for a New York girl-about-town. The show's best Manolo-moments include the Season 6 episode titled "A Woman's Right to Shoes," where Carrie's brand-new Blahniks were stolen at a baby shower. The hostess is completely unsympathetic to Carrie's plight and shames her for spending so much when there are other priorities—like family. Childless and single, Carrie sends them an invitation to her wedding—to herself—and she was registered at Manolo Blahnik.