Rihanna Collaborates with Manolo Blahnik

While it seems an unusual pairing, the end result proves that nothing could be further from the truth. Read on, as Harper's Bazaar gives us the scoop.

You may have thought Rihanna had her plate full, following a brand new album launch, world tour in the works and debut collection as creative director at Puma—but the songstress shows no signs of stopping her bid for full domination of the music and fashion worlds. Today, the singer joined forces with iconic shoemaker Manolo Blahnik for a collaborative Spring 2016 shoe collection.

Riri has long been a fan of Blahnik—often seen sporting his sexy heels on and off the red carpet. Now she's collaborated with the shoe mastermind himself on a capsule collection called "Denim Desserts." The 6-piece range will feature different styles from strappy mules to sexy boots (which Rihanna describes as "trouble") all made of denim, sequins and artisan embroidery inspired by the singer's hand tattoos.

 All styles will be available to purchase on May 5th in Manolo Blank stores in London, New York and Hong Kong only with prices ranging from $895 to $3,995. We have no doubt that they will sell out just as fast as her Rihanna x Puma sneakers—start lining up!

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Manolo Blahnik for J. Crew

Manolo Blahnik is rolling with a new Crew. The luxury footwear label teamed up with J.Crew for the specialty retailer’s fall ’12 fashion presentation, held Tuesday in New York. George Malkemus, president of Manolo Blahnik USA, said told Footwear News the collaboration was months in the making and began when J.Crew President Jenna Lyons “fell in love” with Blahnik’s popular BB style.

 For the show, J.Crew chose to reimagine the single-sole pointy-toe pump in 41 different ways, with glitter, suede and a variety of colorful fabrications culled from its apparel line.

While Blahnik often works with ready-to-wear designers, including Carolina Herrera and Zac Posen, this is the first time the brand has ventured outside the luxury realm.

“It’s a way of bringing high and low together,” said Malkemus. “This is the way modern women dress today, and nobody does it better than J.Crew.”

 Though details are still being worked out, Malkemus said the shoes are expected to sell online and in select J.Crew stores under the Blahnik name, for $595 to $645. The actual release date has not yet been finalized.

(WWD)

Manolo Blahnik Spring/Summer 2010

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Whew...........what a S-E-X-Y collection! Manolo Blahnik never disappoints with his uniquely designed and detailed beauties.

Jill Hennessy: Making the Most of Spring Fashion

Draped
A figure-flattering trend that hugs where you want it and gives where it matters most.

- Dress, $248, BCBG Max Azria Runway cotton dress, bcbg.com
- Necklace, $1,350, Marni coal, acrylic, horn and glass necklace, Bergdorf Goodman 800-558-1855
- Earrings, $145, Alexis Bittar Lucite earrings, alexisbittar.com

Polka Dots
Everyone needs a bit of girlish charm. Go for big (and bold) in this classic motif.

- Dress, $2,695, Michael Kors silk wool dress, Saks Fifth Avenue, 212-753-4000
- Belt, $295, Michael Kors patent leather belt, 310-777-8862
- Earrings, $290, Janis by Janis Savitt Swarovski crystal hoops, Bergdorf Goodman, 800-558-1855

Embellished
Look for ethereal fabrics adorned with beading, a great way to ground a floaty dress.

- Dress, $2,750, Vera Wang organza dress and slip skirt, verawang.com
- Belt, $1,250, Vera Wang crystal and leather belt, verawang.com

Belted
Anyone can wear this season’s big volume pieces, but the key to control is cinching them at the waist.

- Jacket, $2,165, Armani Collezioni linen and silk viscose blend jacket, 212-339-5950
- Pants, $295, Emporio Armani silk pants,emporioarmani.com.com
- Pin, $175, Emporio Armani crystal pin (on pants), emporioarmani.com.com
- Ring, $330, Stephen Dweck sterling silver and hematite ring,stephendweck.com.com
- Necklace, $735, Chanel metal necklace, select Chanel boutiques, 800-550-0005
- Clutch, $165, BR Monogram leather clutch, bananarepublic.com.com

Stripes
Choose classic colors, like black and navy, and keep lines vertical for a slimming effect.

- Blazer, $199, Lauren by Ralph Lauren cotton blazer Select Lord & Taylor stores, 800-223-7440
- Top, $425, Ralph Lauren Black Label viscose-blend top, ralphlauren.com
- Jeans, $80, Calvin Klein Jeans cotton-blend jeans, Macy’s, 800-423-6335
- Shoes, $865, Manolo Blahnik leather shoes, Barney’s, 212-826-8900
- Necklace, $500, Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel bead and crystal necklace, leeangel.com

Boyfriend Blazer
Replace your go-to cardigan with something structured. Best advice? Keep it bright and sexy underneath.

- Blazer, $495, Rag & Bone cotton-blend blazer, rag-bone.com
- Dress, $178, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent silk dress, madisonlosangeles.com
- Bracelet, $1,850, Bottega Veneta sterling silver cuff, bottegaveneta.com
- Necklace, $500, Lori Leavitt sterling silver necklace, lorileavitt.com

Harem Pants
Finally, style meets comfort — a welcome relief from the skinny jeans trend of seasons past.

- Pants, $325, Nicole Miller Collection silk viscose pants, nicolemiller.com
- Top, $325, Nicole Miller Collection silk viscose top,nicolemiller.com
- Bracelet, $850, Miriam Haskell glass stone on brass-plated chain bracelet; miriamhaskell.com

Mixed Prints
New rule: It’s fresh to pair different prints—as long as the colors are compatible.

- Top, $375, Catherine Malandrino silk chiffon top, neimanmarcus.com
- Skirt, $325, Catherine Malandrino wool-blend skirt, Lucy’s, 203-438-1908
- Cuff, price upon request, Cartier 18k yellow gold cuff, cartier.com for stores
- Ring, $385, Alexis Bittar vermeil with rose quartz ring, alexisbittar.com

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The draped dress and necklace are true perfection! I also like the striped jacket with the boyfriend jeans.