Inside the Balenciaga and Manolo Blahnik Footwear Collaboration

For Fall 2026, Balenciaga and Manolo Blahnik have partnered on a new footwear collaboration rooted in couture technique and proportion. The project centers on three shoe styles developed with Balenciaga Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Piccioli draws from Manolo Blahnik’s archive while continuing Balenciaga’s ongoing focus on form, construction, and the relationship between clothing and the body.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Manolo Blahnik

The collection includes a…