Little known fashion fact: If not for espadrilles, there would be no Manolo Blahnik. The legendary Spanish shoe designer credits childhood memories of seeing his nanny and mother wearing traditional jute and rope sandals for inspiring his career. This month, fellow Spanish espadrilles label Castaner debuts a collaboration (from $490) with Blahnik in conjunction with its 90th anniversary. “Manolo By Day” features flat and stiletto, pointy-toe sandals in linen and jute, in contrasting hues. “Manolo By Night” is the evening equivalent, with a touch of satin ...

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Little known fashion fact: If not for espadrilles, there would be no Manolo Blahnik. The legendary Spanish shoe designer credits childhood memories of seeing his nanny and mother wearing traditional jute and rope sandals for inspiring his career. This month, fellow Spanish espadrilles label Castaner debuts a collaboration (from $490) with Blahnik in conjunction with its 90th anniversary. “Manolo By Day” features flat and stiletto, pointy-toe sandals in linen and jute, in contrasting hues. “Manolo By Night” is the evening equivalent, with a touch of satin ...