Manolo Blahnik has opened its first-ever men’s pop-up at inside Harrods, a fellow Walpole member, in Knightsbridge, London. Unveiled this past weekend, the space on the second floor of the department store will be open for six weeks, and has been created to highlight the work of the Italian artisans who make ever shoe created by the brand by hand.
Inside the space, the installation has been designed to celebrate colour, craftsmanship, creativity, and comfort – the three core pillars of Manolo Blahnik – through a special display. Glass vitrine display tables are filled with the tools the brand's artisans use to bring each men’s design to life, in addition to genuine pattern pieces and original sketches highlighting the intricacy of the founder's work.
A digital display screen acts as the main focal point, showcasing a reel of factory footage and detailing the making process. Hero shoes, handpicked for Harrods, sit on elevated, colour-pop shelving to complement each style and natural wood finishes throughout will balance the aesthetic with a nod to the overall theme of craftsmanship.
When it comes to the shoes themselves, a special preview of the new Autumn 2023 offering will be featured alongside more than 60 styles from the current men’s collection. Notably, there are including 6 Harrods exclusives – scroll down to see these in our gallery below.
"I simply adore Harrods. It is an iconic institution and one of London’s most recognisable landmarks. I could get lost in the store for hours!” says Manolo Blahnik of the new space. "I have been making men’s shoes for more than 50 years and I am thrilled to have a dedicated space to present my latest men’s collection and classic designs. I can’t wait for everyone to experience the pop up and enjoy the styles which are exclusive to Harrods."
"To work with Harrods, such an iconic British institution on our Manolo Men’s installation is incredibly exciting" says Kristina Blahnik, CEO of Manolo Blahnik. "Our men’s offering is a huge focus for our business, and we are deeply passionate about the growth of this category and creating awareness around our expertly crafted and timeless collections. To create a unique space within Harrods has been a dream of ours for some time. We wanted to use the space to showcase the craftsmanship behind our shoes handmade by our skilled artisans in Italy."
Manolo Blahnik men's pop-up is open until 30th July 2023 at Harrods, Brompton Road, Knightbridge, London, SW1X 7XL
