Manolo Blahnik has opened its first standalone store in Milan. The 300-square-metre space (200 of which are retail) at Via Pietro Verri 5 is the brand’s largest European flagship, second in size globally only to its New York store, the company’s CEO and founder’s niece, Kristina Blahnik, told FashionNetwork.com .

The opening marks an important step in the expansion of the London-based luxury footwear and accessories label, which also rose to prominence thanks in part to the TV series Sex and the City . It also fulfils Manolo Blahnik’s own promise to his long-time friends, Anna Piaggi and Franca Sozzani, “who really introduced my uncle to Italian culture,” said Kristina Blahnik.

The investment is underpinned by the company’s growth. “We will close 2025 with revenue up 5% on 2024 (whi

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