Manolo Blahnik buys key manufacturer to support seamless supply chain

Founded in 1938 by the Re family, Calzaturificio Re Marcello’s single factory is in Vigevano, Pavia, and has been making shoes for Manolo Blahnik since 1990. It’s certainly an interesting move. We’re used to hearing about specialist manufacturers being acquired by the luxury brands that they supply, but those acquisitions are often made by the biggest names in luxury such as Chanel, Herm…

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