Balenciaga’s Collaboration With Manolo Blahnik Is Finally Available to Purchase
Plus more of the season's latest openings, designer collaborations, and launches.
The heels featured in Balenciaga’s fall 2026 collection—a brainchild between the fashion house and Manolo Blahnik—can finally be yours. Three styles make up the capsule collection, inspired by pieces from the Manolo archives and chosen by Pierpaolo Piccioli. The silk-satin shoes are offered in both slingbacks and mules at 105mm and 55mm. The designs are all rendered in black with injections of butter yellow, emerald, and violet, hues that feel both quintessentially Balenciaga and Manolo Blahnik. A hand-embroidered, asymmetric crystal leaf ornament tops every pair, and negates the need for additional jewelry. “This collaboration came to life for very personal reasons,” Piccioli said in a statement, adding matter-of-factly: “I simply like Manolo. That’s it.” The collaboration is available online now at balenciaga.com and in select stores.
Louis Vuitton is continuing its expansion of the Color Blossom collection, officially adding timepieces to the fine jewelry line. The new watches capture the design signature and colorful expression of the house’s iconic monogram flower, placing the sun-shaped emblem at the center of the design. The pieces are offered in four versions, including one that boasts a mother-of-pearl dial, steel case, and light beige strap. Other varietals add color in the form of pink gold and yellow gold cases, amazonite dials, and the most glamorous option set with nearly a carat of diamonds. All offer an elegant, refined look, allowing the piece to sit at the crossroads of jewelry and watches.
“We wished to reinterpret an iconic jewelry collection, presenting a women’s timepiece with a jewelry spirit,” said artistic director at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, Matthieu Hegi. “With the mother-of-pearl or hardstone dials, or a diamond-set case, there is also an inherently precious essence, which perfectly reflects the Color Blossom collection.”
Watch purists, look away. As more and more fashion brands continue to dip their toes in high/low collaborations, it only makes sense for the watch industry to follow suit. And based on the excitement and lines forming outside the Swatch store almost a week ahead of the release, the market is absolutely there for the new Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Watch.
Fine watchmaker Audemars Piguet has teamed with Swatch on the Royal Pop, a new collection that combines AP’s iconic Royal Oak design with the modern and colorful Swatch Pop watch. The Royal Pop is a pocket watch, produced in eight eye-catching colors. The piece features design elements of the Royal Oak: an octagon shape and bezel with eight screws. The front of the watch is pretty sleek, but a flip over reveals an explosive back with the “Royal Pop” logo emblazoned in large letters. Three calfskin lanyards of varying length and a small removable strap allow the piece to be worn around your neck, on your wrist, in your pocket, or attached to your bag as another charm next to your decaying Labubu. Basically, however you dream of styling this piece, you can achieve it. That is, if you can get your hands on it. The Royal Pop will be available on May 16 in selected Swatch stores. Likely, they’ll be sold out not long after.
Jacques Marie Mage’s commitment to artisanal precision meets Haider Ackermann’s singular vision to bring us a special collection of limited-edition eyewear. The three frames represent Ackermann’s fashion instinct, as well as the polish and sophistication for which he is known. Simple yet resonant, the pieces are made for standing out in the best way possible. Titanium and acetate options offer sleek accessorizing, while leather-wrapped versions of two of the designs add sumptuous texture. “We have a mutual passion for what we do, and a mutual appreciation for a non-compromising approach to design,” JMM founder and creative director Jérôme Mage said about himself and the Tom Ford designer. “We really bonded over that commonality, the idea that design is a presence in every part and phase of your life.” The collection is available now at JMM Galleries, jacquesmariemage.com, and select retailers worldwide.
There’s a new It bag on the horizon. Givenchy has released the Voyou bucket bag, which takes its name from French slang for a mischief-maker. The Voyou is chic yet practical, with biker-inspired finishes on a leather drawstring bag perfect for daily use. The piece is crafted in calf leather with a fine grain and glossy finish. A top handle as well as adjustable, over-the-shoulder and crossbody straps allow for versatility of wear, while a generous central compartment invites the wearer to toss in all their daily needs. With a pull of the drawstring, the bag’s shape transforms, creating a unique triangular silhouette that fits comfortably on the arm. The Voyou is offered in ivory, light pink, chocolate, or black leather with gold-finish hardware, and in cobalt blue leather with silver-finish hardware. It is available now in-store and online at givenchy.com.
Sarah Pidgeon carries Givenchy’s Voyou Bucket Bag
If you don’t consider yourself “Rock Royalty” enough for H&M x Stella McCartney and the Old Navy x Christopher John Rogers collab is a bit too bright for you, you’re in luck. These days, there’s a high-low designer collaboration for everyone, with Gap x Victoria Beckham rounding out the trio currently on the market. Posh is all set to release a 38-piece collection with Gap, the first of a multi-season partnership between the international retailer and British designer.
“To me, Gap is an all-American icon—a brand that has always created timeless pieces for everybody’s wardrobe, with a sharp attention to detail,” Beckham said in a statement. Timeless is definitely a keyword when describing the resulting collaboration. For this first foray, Beckham focused on the building blocks of a wardrobe: denim, khaki, tees, shirting, and fleeces. The designer makes her mark on the pieces with her signature subtly stitched in red, while classic Gap logo hoodies and tees boast the addition of her name. There is a clear vintage influence thanks to the inclusion of Gap silhouettes from the ’80s and ’90s and utilitarian themes round out the offerings. The Gap x Victoria Beckham collection launches April 24 on Gap.com and in select Gap stores globally.
Burberry is doubling down on summer, following up its recent High Summer collection by collaborating with one of the biggest brands in swimwear: Hunza G. Launching just in time for beach weather, Burberry x Hunza G combines the latter’s signature silhouettes and Original Crinkle ultra-stretch fabric with iconic Burberry colors and patterns (yes, including the check). Hunza G’s Faye, Tyler, Domino, and Devyn styles are reimagined in a heritage-inspired color palette of black, white, metallic cocoa, and red. Each piece comes with a matching scrunchie to complete the look. Burberry x Hunza G is available now on burberry.com and hunzag.com, as well as in select stores worldwide.
Those who devoured every piece of content from Alexandra Leclerc’s wedding to Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc are in luck. Just in time for the Miami Grand Prix, Frame has released a new collaboration with the influencer and art curator. The 21-piece collection is inspired by the glamour of Monaco and designed as a complete wardrobe of European summer essentials. A new denim silhouette, The Leo, offers a relaxed, low-slung fit, while a leather option allows for a slightly more elevated look. The season’s hottest pattern, gingham, is represented in capris and a matching top, while a floral silk scarf makes for the perfect accessory. “This collection is really a reflection of my everyday life and wardrobe: what I wear, where I go, and how I move through Monaco,” Leclerc said in a statement. “It felt natural to bring Frame into that world and capture the city and collection through a personal, lived-in perspective.” The capsule collection will be available on May 1 in Frame stores, at frame-store.com, and at select retailers globally.
Giorgio Armani has launched the second iteration of Armani/Archivio, a project designed to preserve and enhance the brand’s heritage and legacy. The interactive platform was created in 2025 to mark the brand’s 50th anniversary and to collect and organize Armani’s archives in a publicly accessible online library. At this point, it has over 200 collections listed, featuring over 5,500 runway looks and more than 30,200 individual items. Now, Armani is taking findings from that archive and turning a handful of the best designs into reeditions. Thirteen men’s and women’s looks from Armani collections between 1979 and 1994 have been reproduced for sale. This first capsule focuses on the jacket and the many iterations on the outerwear designed by Armani in those fifteen years, with pieces specifically selected for their enduring relevance. The Armani/Archivio collection will be available on armani.com in early May as well as in select Giorgio Armani boutiques.
Zadig & Voltaire’s best-selling Jack bag is shrinking down. The Jack Mini reimagines the brand’s signature silhouette in a scaled-down format perfect for everyday wear. Crafted in leather and featuring an adjustable handle and strap, the Jack Mini offers versatility, allowing you to carry it by hand, over the shoulder, or crossbody. The Jack Mini is available in three color and fabric variations. The brown suede offers a more classic look, while the hot-pink patent leather option is for those looking to make a statement. The last offering in black patent leather, meanwhile, transitions seamlessly from day to night. The Jack Mini is available now on zadig-et-voltaire.com and at Zadig & Voltaire flagship stores.
