Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead: Bow Mules and Slingbacks 2026

Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead is the name of a shoe collection listed by the London house, and Coveti carries two styles from it. The Lurumi Shoe in Black Double Warp Floral is a stiletto mule with a sculpted bow at the toe. The Maysli is a pointed chocolate satin slingback with an oversized buckle. Both are made in the United Kingdom.

• The bow mule: Lurumi Shoe in black double warp floral, a stiletto mule with a slender strap, USD 1,550.
• The satin slingback: Maysli Shoe in chocolate satin, pointed toe and oversized buckle, USD 1,590.
• A lower satin slingback: Amina Muaddi Begum Sling 70 in coffee satin, a 70 mm heel in a similar dark brown, USD 1,900.
• A black evening pump: Gianvito Rossi Sofia d’Orsay Pumps in black nappa, 95 mm, USD 1,450.
• A high mule: Amina Muaddi Anok Mule 105 in white patent, a pointed mule on a 105 mm stiletto, USD 1,500.

What the Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead collection is

The collection is a line of heels that Emilia Wickstead sells under the joint name Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead. Coveti stocks two styles from it, the Lurumi and the Maysli, and both are made in the United Kingdom. Both sit in the Pre-Fall 2026 season on Coveti.

Emilia Wickstead is a London fashion house founded in 2008 by the New Zealand born designer Emilia Wickstead, who was born in Auckland and studied at Central Saint Martins. The house opened its first store in Belgravia in 2009, has shown at London Fashion Week since 2011 and keeps its flagship at 152-153 Sloane Street. It is known for waist defined tailoring, structured fabrics such as cloque, mikado, taffeta faille and wool crepe, and occasion dresses. For the longer story, read who Emilia Wickstead is.

Coveti does not publish a launch date, a design story and a heel height for these two shoes, because the house has not given them. What the house does publish is the fabric, the country of making and the EU size run, and those are set out below.

Manolo Blahnik heels, mules and slingbacks: how to choose

Searches for Manolo Blahnik heels, Manolo Blahnik mules and Manolo Blahnik slingbacks usually start with one question: which shape suits the way you will wear it. The two styles in this collection answer that with two different backs.

Mule versus slingback

A mule is a shoe with no back to the heel; the foot is held by the vamp and, on the Lurumi, by a slender strap. It slips on easily and shows the heel of the foot, which reads as more of an evening shoe. A slingback has a closed toe and a strap that wraps behind the heel. It holds the foot more securely when you walk across a room, up steps and over grass, which is why slingbacks are the safer pick for a long wedding day.

What a bow mule is

A bow mule is a backless heel with a bow set on the vamp. On the Lurumi the bow is softly sculpted at the toe and made from the same textured double warp floral as the upper, so it adds shape without a contrasting trim. Bow mules suit dresses with a clean neckline, where the detail at the foot balances the line above.

Fabric: satin, double warp floral, suede and patent

Fabric decides how a heel looks in a room. Satin carries a soft sheen and picks up light at the toe; the Maysli is a viscose and silk satin. A double warp weave, like the Lurumi fabric, has a raised surface that reads as texture rather than shine. Suede is matt and warm, and patent gives a hard, reflective finish. Satin and textured fabric uppers are the most formal of the four, and they need the most care in wet weather.

Fit checks before you buy

Both Emilia Wickstead styles come in EU 36 to EU 41, including half sizes. On a mule, check that the strap sits across the widest part of the foot and that the heel of the foot does not hang over the back of the sole. On a slingback, check that the strap stays in place when you walk on the spot and does not slide down. A pointed toe like the Maysli needs length in front of the toes, so do not size down. The house publishes no sizing note for either style, so start with your usual EU size.

How to wear them by occasion

Weddings and daytime celebrations

The Maysli is the pair for a wedding day. A closed toe, a slingback strap and a slim stiletto will hold through a ceremony, photographs and a reception. Chocolate satin works with ivory, pale blue, pink and brown prints, so it is less stark than black next to a floral dress. Wear it with the Alphonse Dress with painted roses in brown and ivory crepe satin, where the shoe picks up the brown in the print. For more ideas, see the Emilia Wickstead winter wedding guest dresses guide.

Black tie and formal evenings

The Lurumi is the evening shoe. Black textured fabric and a bow at the toe sit well under a full skirt, where the shoe shows only as you walk. The house photographs it with the Mara Dress in Pink Embossed Cloque. On Coveti, the Mara Dress in steel blue floral cloque gives the same full skirted shape, and the Mireille Dress in pink ditsy chrysanthemum taffeta faille adds a small train at the back. The black tie dresses guide covers the dress code in full.

Christmas parties and New Year

For party dressing, a black bow mule works under metallic fabrics. Try the Lurumi with the Leila Dress in gold sequin shantung, which is covered in our gold sequin dresses guide, and with the Marcasite Dress in silver embroidered metallic cloque, a mini that appears in our silver mini dresses guide. A short hem shows the whole shoe, so the bow becomes part of the outfit.

Day and office

The house suggests the Maysli for polished days as well as occasions. Wear it with tailoring: the Alban Trouser in black and white Prince of Wales check has turned up cuffs that sit just above a slingback strap, and the slim heel keeps a straight leg trouser long.

How to care for satin and fabric heels

The care note for both styles reads dry clean only, and asks you to store each pair with the toes stuffed and in the dust bags. In practice, that means three habits. Keep satin and textured fabric out of the rain, since water marks show on both. Brush dust off the upper with a soft, dry brush after each wear, and never rub a mark with a wet cloth. Store the shoes apart in their dust bags so a buckle and a bow cannot catch the fabric of the other shoe. Take any stain to a specialist cleaner who handles fabric shoes.

The new Emilia Wickstead shoes at Coveti

Lurumi Shoe in Black Double Warp Floral

The Lurumi Shoe is a stiletto mule in textured black double warp floral, finished with a softly sculpted bow at the toe and a slender strap. The fabric is 58% polyester, 25% silk and 17% polyamide. It belongs to the Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead collection, is made in the United Kingdom and sits in the Pre-Fall 2026 season.

Sizes run EU 36 to EU 41 in half sizes. The price at Coveti is USD 1,550. Care is dry clean only, stored with the toes stuffed in the dust bags. Wear it for formal occasions and evenings out, with a full skirted dress in cloque and taffeta faille.

Maysli Shoe in Chocolate Satin

The Maysli Shoe is a pointed slingback in chocolate satin, with an oversized buckle at the toe and a slim stiletto heel. The satin is 72% viscose and 28% silk. It is part of the Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead collection, made in the United Kingdom, and listed for Pre-Fall 2026.

Sizes run EU 36 to EU 41 in half sizes, and the price at Coveti is USD 1,590. Care is dry clean only. The house positions it for occasion dressing and polished days alike, so it is the more versatile of the two.

Emilia Wickstead dresses to wear them with

The new season gives several matches. With the Maysli: the Alphonse Dress in chocolate layered florals silk shantung, a floor length dress with a cape from the shoulders, and the Capucine Dress in ocean azure single wool crepe, where brown satin softens a strong blue. With the Lurumi: the Adley Dress in ink layered florals taffeta faille, a full midi that shows the shoe, and the Regina Dress in steel blue floral cloque, a long straight skirt for formal evenings. For more on structured cloth, read our taffeta dresses guide and the edit of Emilia Wickstead Resort 2027.

Other designers to consider at Coveti

Coveti stocks heels from other houses in the same shapes. These are in stock now, and the details below come from their Coveti product pages.

• Amina Muaddi Begum Sling 70 in Coffee Satin, USD 1,900. A pointed slingback on the house’s 70 mm flared heel, with a starburst crystal brooch at the toe. The upper is 100% silk, and it is made in Italy.
• Amina Muaddi Camelia Sling 90 in Black Satin, USD 1,950. A pointed black satin slingback on a 90 mm flared stiletto, with a 100% satin upper and a kidskin lining.
• Amina Muaddi Anok Mule 105 in White Patent, USD 1,500. A pointed mule on a 105 mm stiletto, with an upper of 100% laminated calfskin.
• Gianvito Rossi Sofia d’Orsay Pumps, USD 1,450. A pointed pump in black glossy nappa on a 95 mm heel, in 100% lamb leather, with a ribbon buckle on the front strap.
• Gianvito Rossi Regina Slingbacks, USD 3,200. A pointed slingback in silver organza on a 55 mm heel, listed as 20% suede and 80% fabric.
• Gianvito Rossi Zaira Slingbacks, USD 1,450. A round toe thong slingback in black suede on an 85 mm heel, woven with a leather strip; 90% suede and 10% lamb leather.
• Gianvito Rossi Francoise Slingbacks, USD 1,450. A round toe Mary Jane slingback in red fabric on a 45 mm heel, the lowest heel in this edit.

Comparison: bow mules and slingbacks at Coveti

Wearing it around the world

The United States

US shoe sizes run differently from EU sizes. Coveti’s Gianvito Rossi pages give EU 38 as a US 8 and a UK 5, which is a useful reference point, but check each house before you order. For winter weddings and holiday parties, carry the shoes and change at the venue, because salt and slush mark satin quickly.

The UK and Europe

EU sizing is native here, so the EU 36 to EU 41 run needs no conversion. Rain is the main risk for satin and fabric uppers. A slingback is the better choice for a church wedding with stone steps, gravel paths and a long day on your feet; keep the mule for a seated dinner.

The Gulf (GCC)

Gulf evenings are warm for much of the year and many formal events are held indoors, a setting that suits fabric and satin shoes. Pair the Lurumi with a long, full skirted dress for weddings and formal dinners, where a floor length hem with sleeves is the usual choice. The Mireille Dress has a high neck and short sleeves, so it layers easily with a cape. For daytime events, the closed toe of the Maysli sits well under a long hem.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead collection?

It is a shoe collection that Emilia Wickstead lists under the name Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead. Coveti carries two styles from it: the Lurumi, a black double warp floral stiletto mule with a bow at the toe, and the Maysli, a pointed chocolate satin slingback with an oversized buckle. Both are made in the United Kingdom and sit in the Pre-Fall 2026 season.

Where are the Lurumi and Maysli shoes made?

Both styles are made in the United Kingdom, according to the product information the house publishes. The Lurumi upper is 58% polyester, 25% silk and 17% polyamide double warp floral. The Maysli upper is a satin of 72% viscose and 28% silk.

What sizes do the Manolo Blahnik x Emilia Wickstead shoes come in?

Both shoes come in EU sizes 36 to 41, including every half size from 36.5 to 40.5. The house publishes no sizing note for either style, so start with your usual EU size. With a pointed toe like the Maysli, do not size down, since the toe needs length in front of the foot to sit comfortably.

What is the difference between a mule and a slingback?

A mule has no back to the shoe, so the heel of the foot is left bare and the shoe stays on through the vamp and any strap. A slingback has a closed toe and a strap that runs behind the heel. Slingbacks hold the foot more securely for walking and standing, while mules slip on easily and suit seated evenings.

What should I wear with a bow mule?

Wear a bow mule with a dress that has a clean neckline and a skirt that moves, so the detail at the foot balances the outfit. The house photographs the Lurumi with the Mara Dress in Pink Embossed Cloque. Full midi skirts in taffeta faille and cloque, and short metallic dresses, both show the bow well as you walk.

How do I care for satin heels?

The care note for both Emilia Wickstead styles reads dry clean only, with the toes stuffed and the shoes kept in their dust bags. Keep satin out of the rain, brush dust off with a soft dry brush after each wear, and take any stain to a specialist cleaner. Never rub satin with a wet cloth, because it leaves a water mark.

Browse every piece from the house on the Emilia Wickstead brand page, and see all designer heels, designer slingbacks and designer mules. For the clothes to wear with them, read our guides to Emilia Wickstead dresses, Emilia Wickstead Christmas party dresses and how to wear Emilia Wickstead.