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The Victoria and Albert Museum and Manolo Blahnik present Marie Antoinette Style, now open at V&A South Kensington. Curated by Dr. Sarah Grant, the exhibition is the first of its kind in the UK to explore Marie Antoinette, her monumental impact on fashion and design, her legacy, and why she continues to capture audiences generation after generation.
The partnership celebrates Blahnik’s longstanding fascination with the French queen. His connection began in childhood when his mother would read him Stefan Zweig’s 1932 biography as an unconventional bedtime story.
Blahnik has been inspired by Marie Antoinette for countless collections over the years. The fantasy and fairytale of her enduring iconic style can be seen throughout Blahnik’s archives.
The designer was thrilled to create the shoes for Milena Canonero’s Oscar-winning costumes in Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film, Marie Antoinette, showcasing the ruffles, rosettes and unique details distinctive of the 18th century, all made by hand.
The exhibition showcases an edit of the handcrafted Marie Antoinette-inspired styles Blahnik has designed over the years alongside original sketches. This is the first time that Blahnik displays his working drawings, revealing part of his design process.
The partnership marks an exciting full-circle moment as Blahnik’s design process for the candy-coloured pairs began by studying 18th century shoes in the archives of the V&A. In celebration of the exhibition’s opening, Blahnik has designed a limited-edition capsule collection reminiscent of Marie Antoinette’s iconic elaborate style. Discover the collection exclusively at Manolo Blahnik stores and manoloblahnik.com.
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