Once again, beloved brand Manolo Blahnik is expanding its presence in the United States with a new boutique opening in November 2025. Marking the brand’s first-ever opening in Southern California, the historic new shop will be located in the famed South Coast Plaza, one of the region’s most luxurious and dynamic shopping centers.
Imagined by Manolo Blahnik’s signature store design firm Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design, the South Coast Plaza boutique will feature a striking geometric facade created by a circular motif that continues through to the interior’s bespoke rugs and wallpaper. The boutique’s exterior features two vitrines, one to showcase each of the season’s standout styles for men and women. Inside the shop, individually rotating wall slats create floating shelves to display footwear and bags, allowing the configuration to be customized to each new collection. Chairs and benches swathed in custom English houndstooth by Holland & Sherry invite clients into the relaxing atmosphere, while the full-service coffee bar delights with seasonal confections.
A full-scale replica of Blahnik’s workstation will be on display, featuring his most beloved art supplies and personal photography. The desk where Blahnik sketches his inspirations, the first step of bringing each collection to life, welcomes clients to discover the world of Manolo Blahnik.
British architect Nick Leith-Smith, who has worked with Manolo Blahnik since 2003, was inspired by one of Blahnik’s favorite artists and a main protagonist in the art deco movement’s European roots, Josef Hoffmann. The homage to Hoffmann’s geometric shapes, ornamental detailing and bold monochromatic designs can be seen in the form of rich and unique materials and an unabashedly black-and-white color scheme. The art deco-inspired modern design, infused with nods to storied British heritage, make this space both incredibly unique and completely true to Manolo Blahnik.
“Opening at South Coast Plaza is a tremendous honor,” shares Blahnik. “This historic center has long stood as a beacon of fashion and culture in California. To now have a boutique among its illustrious offerings feels exciting. American clients have always embraced my work with such passion, and I’m thrilled they will now have a new location to discover exclusive styles.”
“We are delighted to open a new home of Manolo Blahnik in California, allowing us to engage with our clients on the west coast in such a renowned location,” says CEO Kristina Blahnik. “As a family business, community is at our core, values that we share with South Coast Plaza. It’s a new chapter in our story…rooted in elegance and craftsmanship.”
The store will launch with the Winter 2025 collection, which embodies the commitment to both heritage and innovation that is so precisely Manolo, melding inspirations from artists and artwork of all media. The collection celebrates boldness in color and character, and the emphasis remains on creativity and craftsmanship. manoloblahnik.com