Manolo Blahnik, one of the world's most prominent fashion designers in women's shoes, translates Marimekko Mini-Unikko and Bonbon patterns into one of his favourite themes for his spring/summer 2008 collection. The collection took influences as diverse as the architecture of Constantinople and Finnish Marimekko patterns. “The two just happened to fall perfectly into place – bizarre as that combination may sound,” says Blahnik.

The shoes will be available from around January onwards in Manolo Blahnik stores in London and New York.

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Manolo Blahnik's press release