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Manolo Blahnik launches scholarship fund at London College of Fashion

Footwear brand Manolo Blahnik has introduced a new scholarship initiative at London College of Fashion (LCF), University of the Arts London (UAL), as part of a multi-year commitment associated with its philanthropic arm, the Manolo Blahnik Foundation. The Manolo Blahnik Scholarship is open to UK and international students studying at LCF’s...

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Manolo Blahnik opens first Mainland China boutique

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik is cementing its commitment to China with the opening of its first boutique in the country’s mainland. Located in Shanghai’s Plaza 66, the store was designed by the brand’s CEO, Kristina Blahnik, and draws inspiration from the concept initially used for Manolo Blahnik’s boutique in Burlington...

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Manolo Blahnik reports ‘second-best year ever’ despite drop in turnover

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik has recorded what CEO, Kristina Blahnik, has said was its “second-best year ever”, falling in line with the company’s business plan against the backdrop of a “challenging marco-economic and geo-political environment”. Despite all positivity, for the year ending 31 December 2023, the brand...

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Manolo Blahnik teams up with Bluebell Group for Hong Kong expansion

Manolo Blahnik Group has expanded its existing partnership with luxury brand operator Bluebell Group, forming a joint venture dedicated to the Hong Kong market. This latest agreement by the duo, which currently operate partnerships in Asia regions like Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, looks to further support the brand’s wider strategic growth...

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Manolo Blahnik names new chief marketing officer

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik has promoted head of marketing communications Jodie Blake to chief marketing officer. Blake joined Manolo Blahnik in 2019 as head of communications and was responsible for overseeing the London head office communications department, including the content, events, marketing, press and VIP...

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Manolo Blahnik spotlights craftsmanship with new VR experience

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Blahnik is celebrating artistry and artisans with its new virtual room in its online archives, alongside a new multisensory experience opening at Xydrobe Mayfair later in the month. ‘The Manolo Blahnik Archives, The Craft’ virtual experience on the brand’s website will focus on showcasing eight key areas of...

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Manolo Blahnik's sales exceed 100 million euros for the first time

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik has reported that its sales have exceeded 100 million euros for the first time in the year to December 31, 2022, after experiencing a “strong rebound” in consumer demand and footfall and growth in e-commerce. In its financial report, the Manolo Blahnik group states that turnover was up 69...

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Manolo Blahnik names new chief commercial officer

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik has named Elodie Bougenault as its new chief commercial officer to drive the label’s strategic plan globally with a focus on Asia. Bougenault will join Manolo Blahnik from luxury lingerie brand La Perla, where she has been managing director of EMEA and head of retail operations worldwide....

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Manolo Blahnik launches first men’s pop-up at Harrods

Luxury footwear label Manolo Blahnik has opened its first-ever men’s pop-up in partnership with Kurt Geiger at Harrods in London. The men’s pop-up on the second floor of Harrods opened on June 19 and will run for six weeks, until July 31. The colourful retail space showcases a special preview of the Manolo Blahnik autumn 2023 collection...

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Manolo Blahnik reports record sales in 2021

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Manolo Blahnik had a strong 2021, returning to profitability and reporting record sales for its 50th anniversary year. In a statement, Manolo Blahnik said it was a “strong financial performance,” filled with international growth and global online development, and its turnover was up 65 percent to 69.9...

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Why western brands face intellectual property challenges in China

The jungle of intellectual property rights in China is full of horror stories. From trademark squatters, counterfeiters, parallel importers to brand owners fighting for the right to use their genuine names that were maliciously, yet legally, registered by others. Global fashion brands Dsquared2, Ice Iceberg, Disney Victoria’s Secret are just...

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Manolo Blahnik wins long-running trademark dispute in China

Manolo Blahnik has announced that it has won a trademark dispute in China following a 22-year legal battle. The British luxury brand initially filed a complaint with the China Trade Mark Office (CTMO) back in 2000 after an individual in the region registered a trademark application for ‘Manolo & Blahnik’ covering footwear. The CTMO dismissed the...