Temperley London and Giuseppe Zanotti will release a co-branded footwear capsule on May 25, 2026, marking the British fashion house’s 25th anniversary. The Temperley London x Giuseppe Zanotti footwear collaboration 2026 spans heels, flats and sandals priced from £495 to £1,200, manufactured in Zanotti’s Italian ateliers and available at Temperley London boutiques in London and Dubai and online at temperleylondon.com.
Quick Facts
- Launch date: May 25, 2026
- Price range: £495 to £1,200
- Silhouettes: Slingbacks, flats, strappy sandals
- Production: Giuseppe Zanotti ateliers, Italy
- Stocked at: Temperley London, London and Dubai boutiques, plus online
The Collection: Film Noir Aesthetic in Three Silhouettes
The capsule delivers a film noir inflection across three silhouettes. Lead styles include black satin slingbacks finished with a crystal-embellished gold ankle strap, and strappy gold leather sandals with crystal accents. The slingback silhouette aligns with the wider luxury slingback moment in 2026, while the satin treatment ties into the broader satin pump revival in 2026.
The crystal detailing positions the capsule squarely within a confirmed 2026 trend. WWD’s recent gallery on celebrity crystal footwear notes the embellishment now splits into two camps — subtle and maximalist. The Temperley x Zanotti pieces sit in the elevated middle. The crystal accents also feed into wider crystal and maximalist accessories trends for summer 2026.
Sandal styles in the capsule speak to sandal trends dominating summer 2026. Production at Giuseppe Zanotti‘s Italian ateliers anchors construction quality and signals the technical floor the collaboration is aiming for.
Designer Quotes: Behind the Collaboration
Giuseppe Zanotti described the partnership as a synthesis of two distinct design languages.
“Working together allowed us to combine her romantic, bohemian elegance with my disruptive and creative approach to footwear, creating a collection that feels both refined and expressive. Beyond the design itself, this collaboration reflects a genuine connection and a shared belief that beautiful pieces should inspire confidence, joy, and individuality.” — Giuseppe Zanotti
Alice Temperley, founder and creative director of Temperley London, framed the capsule around wearability and longevity.
“I wanted shoes to complement our tailoring and eveningwear, pieces that feel timeless, that go with everything, and that you’ll wear forever — elegant, comfortable, and with the perfect heel height so you can truly dance all night.” — Alice Temperley, Creative Director, Temperley London
Sarita Jha, CEO of Temperley London, called the partnership “a natural meeting of two globally recognized brands, united by shared commitment to creativity.”
25 Years of Temperley London: Brand Context
Alice Temperley MBE founded Temperley London in 2000 following her studies at the Royal College of Art. The brand built its reputation on bohemian eveningwear and bridal pieces favored by clients including members of the British Royal Family.
Times Square Group LLC, a Dubai-based investment vehicle, acquired a majority stake in the brand and has driven an expansion phase. In 2024, Temperley London opened a 3,340 square foot flagship on Sloane Street consolidating ready-to-wear, evening, bridal and accessories categories under one roof.
The Giuseppe Zanotti partnership sits inside that wider accessories strategy. Temperley also returned to the official London Fashion Week schedule in 2026 to mark the anniversary year, restoring formal runway presence after a hiatus.
The Temperley London x Giuseppe Zanotti footwear capsule also fits a clustered wave of designer footwear partnerships dropping this month. Adjacent launches include the Balenciaga x Manolo Blahnik crystal-embellished collaboration, the Havaianas x Isabel Marant footwear launch, the Ganni x Melissa designer collaboration, and the JW Anderson x Diadora footwear capsule. The Brian Atwood summer footwear capsule rounds out a notably dense capsule footwear cycle.
Availability and Where to Buy
The collection becomes available May 25, 2026. Distribution covers Temperley London boutiques in London and Dubai, plus the Temperley London official store online. Pricing starts at £495 for entry-tier styles and tops out at £1,200 for the most embellished pieces. Source reporting and additional product imagery are available via WWD’s coverage of the collaboration.
The capsule is a Temperley-led release. Giuseppe Zanotti is not stocking the line through its own retail channels, which keeps distribution narrow and likely accelerates sell-through on hero styles such as the crystal slingback.
What This Means for the 2026 Luxury Footwear Cycle
This drop is one of the more editorially developed capsules of the season, given the anniversary tie-in and the dual brand equity. The price floor of £495 sits below most directly comparable luxury slingback launches, which positions the entry styles as accessible relative to Manolo Blahnik or Aquazzura crystal pieces.
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