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Manolo Blahnik supports mental health with free coloring pages

Manolo Blahnik has a unique way of contributing to relief for the global pandemic. The Spanish footwear designer is supporting mental health with a new initiative launched in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation. Anyone can now download images of Blahnik's original shoe sketches as coloring pages. The brand explained on its website, "We...

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Manolo Blahnik acquires top shoe manufacturer in Italy

Luxury footwear brand Manolo Blahnik has acquired Italian women’s shoe manufacturer Calzaturificio Re Marcello, which currently makes the label’s shoes. Manolo Blahnik, which is independently owned, has been working with the Vigevano-based factory since 1990. “Calzaturificio Re Marcello is synonymous with craftsmanship of exceptional quality in...

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Manolo Blahnik exhibition opens at The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection, tucked behind one of the busiest shopping streets in London, is paying homage to Manolo Blahnik with a new exhibition featuring shoe designs from the footwear designer’s archive set amongst its masterpieces. Blahnik, who has been a regular visitor at The Wallace Collection for more than 20 years, credits its 18th-century...

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Manolo Blahnik to open exhibition at The Wallace Collection

Footwear designer Manolo Blahnik is teaming up with The Wallace Collection to host a new exhibition featuring shoe designs from his private archive amongst the museum’s masterpieces. The 'An Enquiring Mind: Manolo Blahnik at The Wallace Collection’ will run from June 10 to September 1, and has been co-curated by Blahnik himself alongside Wallace...

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Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes opens in Toronto

An exhibition showcasing more than 200 Manolo Blahnik shoes has opened in the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, celebrating 45 years of work by the iconic footwear designer. Open until January 6, 2019, the Manolo Blahnik: The Art of Shoes opening in Toronto marks the exhibitions final and only North American stop, following previous showcases in...

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Manolo Blahnik to align collection drops with seasonal changes

London - Manolo Blahnik is the latest brand to shift its business model and delivery times to better align with the seasonal calendar. From January 2017 onwards, the luxury footwear brand will unveil four main collections per year: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, with each collection featuring a mixture of styles. This shift sees Manolo...

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Rihanna collaborating with Manolo Blahnik

New York - First, Rihanna had her Fenty collaboration with Puma that was well-received at New York Fashion Week. However, a sporty, athletic collaboration wasn't enough for the music star who has become a fashion industry favorite. Now, the woman with 14 billboard number one hits will be collaborating with none other than legendary shoe maker...

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Manolo Blahnik open to designing 'Manolos' for the common people

Could "Manolos" come to the high street? The legendary shoe designer Manolo Blahnik told AFP he could work with retailers such as H&M and Topshop -- but only if they give him the creative freedom he needs. "If I have freedom and no kind of conditions to do that or that, I would do it, with pleasure," the 73-year-old Spaniard said at the opening...