After years of designing high end footwear for women, Manolo Blahnik is launching his first line of men’s shoes in early 2008. The new six piece collection will go on sale in February and features bright blue and red brogues and a rather adventurous pair of leopard print sandals.

“It’s not a big collection,” the designer told Vogue. “There are some simple sandals in beautiful materials, and a few classics - with a twist. I thought it was time to bring back some colour into the male wardrobe.”