A closer look at Manolo Blahnik’s 50th anniversary gold collection, from bell-accented sandals and swingy fringe boots to gold updates on the classics including the Hangisi, Campari and more. Photographed by Jeffrey Westbrook. Parts model: Maria Sivakova at Parts Models. Prop stylist: Michelle Longo at Halley Resources.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The classic BB pump, done in handwoven macramé lace using gold lurex thread. Shown here with 19th-century French gilt bronze compote and cassolettes from Seidenberg Antiques, New York.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Flequillohi three-tiered fringe boot, accented with a grosgrain beaded collar.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Campari Mary Jane pump, updated in a cracked gold foil. Shown with vintage Hervé van der Straeten brass cuff.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Campinilla sandal, in gold satin with toe strap and anklet decorated with miniature bells. Shown with Verdura’s Twenty Buck charm bracelet in yellow gold and diamonds.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Hangisi pump, updated with a gold mesh upper and gold harware-accented crystal buckle. Shown with a vintage Chanel charm necklace, worn as a bracelet.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Ignia mule in gold leather, with feathers finished in real gold foil. French gilt bronze mirror, circa 1880, courtesy of Seidenberg Antiques, New York.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Pluta high-heeled bootie, in textured lace.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Lurum mule in gold crystals with gold mesh upper.
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Manolo Blahnik’s 50th Anniversary Gold Collection
Image Credit: Jeffrey Westbrook The Rayuela cutout bootie, in gold satin and decorated with bells inspired by charm bracelets worn by Blahnik’s mother.
