Manolo Blahnik for Emilia Wickstead

01 June 2026

Manolo Blahnik for Emilia Wickstead

Emilia Wickstead and Manolo Blahnik unveil their first collaboration; a collection born of a long-standing friendship and a shared devotion to beauty, craft and considered design. Bringing together Manolo Blahnik's masterful leatherwork and singular artistry with Emilia Wickstead's signature prints, painterly use of colour and refined sensibility, the collaboration is a study in shared elegance

Comprising of thirteen shoe styles, the collection forms part of Emilia Wickstead's Pre-Fall 2026 offering, drawn from the sun-warmed, emotionally textured world of Bonjour Tristesse (1958). The film's French Riviera setting, at once languid and charged with feeling, shapes the mood of the collection, evoking its atmosphere rather than retelling its story. There is youth here, restlessness, and a particular kind of stillness.

The palette echoes this Riviera spirit: sunset pink against burnished orange, icy blue with midnight navy, chocolate, gold and black. Coastal stripes and delicate florals thread through the collection, lending each piece a sense of place. Polished, romantic, quietly cinematic.

“We are delighted to partner with Emilia Wickstead on a new capsule collection, launching exclusively at NET-A-PORTER and Emilia Wickstead. The collection is designed to create the ultimate timeless wardrobe, pieces that pair effortlessly and feel both modern and enduring. As long-term partners and proudly British brands, we share a commitment to artisanship, creativity and elegant design.” Kristina Blahnik

"This collaboration felt entirely natural. Both of our houses are built on craftsmanship, beauty and a belief in timeless design. I have long admired Manolo Blahnik's extraordinary eye and the artistry that defines the brand, and it has been a true pleasure to bring our worlds together." Emilia Wickstead