Manolo Blahnik celebrate 50 years with digital fashion archive exhibition

To commemorate 50 years of princess shoes, Manolo Blahnik have a digital surprise for it’s fans - a digital archive exhibition which seamlessly guides users through the history of the Manolo shoes, as well as guiding us through Blahnik’s inspiration and influences.

The ‘Manolo Blank Archives: A New Way Of Walking’ is virtual shoe heaven, with five themed rooms showcasing the ‘past and present pivotal moments’ of the brand.

The exhibition gives insight into the designers artistic flair, whilst showcasing his Picasso-like sketches and giving users a glimpse into the designers intricate design inspiration.

The digital archives has been on the cards for a while, and was bought to life by the chief executive Kristina Blahnik, who oversaw its 18 month design process with the help of Amsterdam based digital design studio Ronin.

“ I want this to be a space where others can learn and feel inspired to create. It’s very important to me personally, that even those who can’t buy my shoes are able to feel a connection yo Manolo Blahnik and who we are”. - Manolo Blahnik on his digital archive exhibition.

Explore Manolo Blahniks digital archive here.