Birkenstock is back with another great designer collaboration and this may be the most stylish one yet. Manolo Blahnik and Birkenstock came together to design a shoe collection. The brand has announced a new partnership with Manolo Blahnik that transforms its signature high-heeled shoes into comfortable classics from Birkenstock. This collaboration brings together iconic models from the German brand and the signature glamorous touch of Carrie Bradshaw’s favorite designer.
Longtime fans of the shoe brand Birkenstock, Manolo Blahnik and his niece Kristina Blahnik were invited to a photo shoot for the German shoe company’s Spring/Summer 2020 campaign. Shortly after, Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert contacted the shoe designer and his nephew, the brand’s CEO, to add the Manolo touch to the grounded Birks aesthetic.
Designer Manolo Blahnik said in an official statement, “Birkenstock has been in my (of the time!) wardrobe from the very beginning.” “I loved and wore mine for years. Combining the Manolo Blahnik aesthetic with the everyday comfort of Birkenstocks is simply flawless.” he said.
Although Manolo Blahnik and Birkenstock seem to come from opposite ends of the shoe design spectrum, the two have more in common than one might think; both dedicated to equally high-quality staff and comfort. Birkenstock’s functional Arizona sandal and Boston clog silhouettes; It features Manolo Blahnik’s signature charm through its crystal embellishments. The Birkenstock and Manolo Blahnik collection includes three versions of the German brand’s two core models, the Arizona and Boston. Each style stands out with fuchsia or blue velvet or smooth black leather.
The upcoming collection gives us a Carrie Bradshaw vibe while their style pays homage to the Sex And The City star’s favorite Manolo couple. The price of the designs will vary in the middle of $750 to $810.
The new collaboration follows Birkenstock’s latest meeting with Dior, which launched in January at the French fashion house’s Paris Fashion Week Autumn 2022 men’s fashion show. . Prior to that, he worked with Birkenstock, Jil Sander and Proenza Schouler.
The first version of the collaboration will be available on Thursday, March 24 at 1774.com, manoloblahnik.com and Manolo Blahnik retail outlets. A second version of the styles will be released later in June 2022.
