Manolo Blahnik shoes showcased at London's Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection in London will host 'An Enquiring Mind: Manolo Blahnik at the Wallace Collection' from June 10 to September 1, 2019. The exhibition features a selection of shoe models chosen by the designer himself, displayed alongside paintings, sculptures, and furniture from the collection. Blahnik's inspirations include Commedia dell'arte, Spanish fashion, Rococo style, and English art. A highlight is the shoe designed for Sofia Coppola's film 'Marie Antoinette,' juxtaposed with Fragonard's portrait of Madame de Pompadour. Blahnik expressed his honor at exhibiting at the museum, which he has long admired.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: 'An Enquiring Mind: Manolo Blahnik at the Wallace Collection'
- Venue: Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London
- Dates: June 10 to September 1, 2019
- Designer: Manolo Blahnik, born 1942 in Santa Cruz de la Palma
- Shoe selection chosen by Blahnik himself
- Shoes displayed among the collection's paintings, sculptures, and furniture
- Inspirations: Commedia dell'arte, Spanish fashion, Rococo style, English art
- Featured shoe: model made for Sofia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette', paired with Fragonard's Madame de Pompadour
Entities
Artists
- Manolo Blahnik
- Sofia Coppola
- Fragonard
Institutions
- Wallace Collection
Locations
- London
- Santa Cruz de la Palma
- Hertford House
- Manchester Square