Manolo Blahnik launches an exclusive capsule collection, celebrating style and elegance for Ramadan.
The shoemaker pays homage to regional desires for 2025, presenting a reimagined collection of classic styles in mesmerising metallics featuring a new iridescent embellished buckle.
The collection includes an innovative light-catching ‘Liquid Gold’ fabrication, seamlessly blending traditional shoemaking with modern sophistication. These timeless pieces capture the spirit of the season, whilst encompassing the highest levels of artistry and craftsmanship. The quintessentially ‘Manolo’ collection includes iconic style MAYSALE JEWEL in a beautiful shimmering fabric instantly transforming the essential silhouette into an evening must-have. The ultimate mule first appeared for Isaac Mizrahi’s fashion show in 1991 and has since become a wardrobe staple for fans around the globe. The collection also includes classic styles HANGISI and CAPRI BAG as well as new additions GIBOA, GIBFLA & GIBSLI all in the shimmering gold fabrication.
The collection is available exclusively in Manolo Blahnik stores in the Middle East.
About Manolo Blahnik
With a career spanning more than 50 years, Manolo Blahnik is one of the world’s most influential footwear and accessories designers. His shoes and craftsmanship have spellbound an international audience of adoring and loyal devotees. In 2019, Blahnik acquired its own atelier and production facility in Vigevano, Pavia, Italy.
Manolo Blahnik operates 20 standalone boutiques, including a flagship on the iconic Madison Avenue in Manhattan, New York. The brand is distributed in over 270 stores globally across 30 countries encompassing Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. It also operates its own global e-commerce platform, manoloblahnik.com.
Throughout the years, Blahnik received several accolades around the world, including the Luxury Legend Award attributed by the independent British luxury body Walpole and the Couture Council of the Museum of FIT’s Award for Artistry. In 2007, the late Queen Elizabeth II presented Manolo Blahnik with an Honorary Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for his contribution to British fashion. He has also published numerous books, the latest being ‘The Art of Shoes’ published by Rizzoli in 2017. Along with a leading women’s line, which includes shoes, bags, belts and scarves, Blahnik also designs collections for men.
In 2021, Manolo Blahnik celebrated its 50th anniversary by launching The Manolo Blahnik Archives: ‘A New Way of Walking.’ This interactive virtual exhibition explored the breadth of the house’s archives and the shoemaker’s constant thirst for innovation. In 2023, this digital exhibition introduced behind-the-scenes footage of the brand’s Italian atelier as part of a new virtual room called ‘The Craft.’ Viewers could witness Manolo’s design process and unique techniques for the first time and meet the real artisans who bring the iconic Manolos to life. thearchives.manoloblahnik.com
In 2024, Manolo Blahnik has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality and Leisure by Great Place to Work. This accolade is testament to the brand’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture where creativity, collaboration and passion thrives.
