Manolo Blahnik and Emilia Wickstead launched an exclusive 12-style footwear and ready-to-wear capsule at Net-a-Porter on June 2, 2026, marking the third major Manolo Blahnik x Net-a-Porter exclusive in under 18 months. The Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead Net-a-Porter 2026 collection pairs the Spanish house’s signature pumps and mules with Wickstead’s feminine womenswear, with shoes starting at $950. The capsule is available now exclusively at net-a-porter.com and emiliawickstead.com.
The launch follows a stretch of high-profile designer footwear collabs, including the Balenciaga x Manolo Blahnik crystal-embellished collaboration earlier this spring, signaling a deepening collaborative strategy at the Blahnik house.
The Collection at a Glance
The capsule comprises 12 exclusive shoe styles alongside a tightly edited ready-to-wear offering of dresses, matching sets, and skirts. The collection is positioned for summer occasion dressing, including weddings, garden events, and elevated daywear.
According to WWD, the collection merges Blahnik’s footwear craftsmanship with Wickstead’s tailored, feminine sensibility. Design motifs include stripes, florals, and intricate prints that carry across the shoes and apparel for head-to-toe pairing.
Quick facts:
- Launch date: June 2, 2026
- Retailers: Net-a-Porter (exclusive) and emiliawickstead.com
- Shoe styles: 12 exclusive designs
- Starting price: $950 (Callamu mules)
- Apparel: Dresses, matching sets, skirts
Key Shoe Styles and Pricing
The capsule centers on three of Blahnik’s most recognizable silhouettes. The Hangisi pointed-toe pump arrives in crystal-embellished metallic gold jacquard, with a matching ballet flat for low-heel dressing. The Callamu strappy kitten-heeled mule, priced at $950, features a 50mm heel and lands in two prints: a pink and orange stripe and a navy and light-blue colorway. The Maysli slingback rounds out the core lineup.
The kitten-heel focus tracks with 2026’s satin pump trend, which has driven consumer demand for low-heel occasion shoes. Strappy mules and slingbacks also align with broader summer 2026 sandal trends trending across the luxury e-tail segment.
Designer and Executive Voices
Kristina Blahnik, CEO of Manolo Blahnik, framed the collaboration as a wardrobe-building exercise.
“The collection is designed to create the ultimate timeless wardrobe, pieces that pair effortlessly and feel both modern and enduring.” — Kristina Blahnik, CEO, Manolo Blahnik
Emilia Wickstead, founder and creative director of her namesake label, said the partnership reflected shared design values.
“This collaboration felt entirely natural. Both of our houses are built on craftsmanship, beauty and a belief in timeless design.” — Emilia Wickstead, Founder & Creative Director
Brigitte Chartrand, Net-a-Porter’s chief buying and merchandising officer, described the capsule as the meeting point of craftsmanship and modern femininity, citing the platform’s continued focus on exclusive editorial drops.
Brand and Market Context
Manolo Blahnik posted FY2024 revenue of €86.4 million and is projecting roughly 5% growth in FY2025. The brand’s direct-to-consumer share reached 32% of revenue in 2024, up from 22% in 2023, with a long-term target of approximately 50%. The capsule’s exclusive distribution supports that DTC posture while broadening reach via Net-a-Porter’s editorial audience. The brand’s Manolo Blahnik Spring 2026 collection continues this expanded creative output.
Emilia Wickstead, a Central Saint Martins graduate who founded her label in 2008, has built a Belgravia flagship and a high-profile clientele that includes the Princess of Wales. Kate Middleton’s recent style choices have repeatedly included Wickstead pieces, lending the brand sustained royal visibility.
The drop is the third Manolo Blahnik x Net-a-Porter exclusive in under 18 months, following an October 2025 Marie Antoinette–themed capsule. Net-a-Porter, recently acquired by Mytheresa, is leaning into exclusive capsules as a competitive differentiator, with parallel 2025–2026 drops including The Elder Statesman and Cecilie Bahnsen. The strategy mirrors broader British heritage activations such as Burberry’s Quentin Blake artist capsule and Loewe’s 2026 anniversary campaign. Other footwear-led collabs this season include the Temperley London x Giuseppe Zanotti footwear capsule and the Ganni x Melissa jelly shoe collaboration.
Where to Buy
The capsule is available now to shop the collection at Net-a-Porter and at the Emilia Wickstead official store. No additional third-party retail has been confirmed, and the exclusive capsule format implies limited inventory.
For styling, pair the Hangisi flats with the floral midi dresses for daytime weddings, or the Callamu kitten-heel mules with the matching sets for cocktail events. Readers building a summer occasion wardrobe should also review summer 2026 accessories trends and summer 2026 bag trends for complete head-to-toe styling.
