Birkenstock launches exclusive capsule with Manolo Blahnik

After Dior, Valentino and Rick Owens, Birkenstock has a new luxury partner: Manolo Blahnik. 

"This wonderful collaboration with Birkenstock was born very naturally out of a joint love that my niece Kristina and I have of Birkenstock, I have always admired their sandals and have worn them for as long as I can remember. The shoes are extremely well crafted and completely timeless, both essential elements in my own designs and why this collaboration has worked so well. Birkenstock truly has genuine authenticity, continually remaining true to their values, which I adore. They have integrity that’s why our partnership is perfect."

The Spanish designer, who previously starred with his granddaughter Kristina in the German brand's SS20 campaign, has added his unmistakable touch of glamour to the Arizona sandal and Boston clog: a buckle embellished with crystals gives a bling bling effect to Birkenstock's metal hardware.  

The two models are available in black leather and in fuchsia or royal blue velvet. The blue version seems to be inspired by the iconic Manolo Blahnik Hangisi shoes worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City and And just like that, the same pumps with which Big sealed his proposal to Carrie.  

It's easy to imagine Carrie wandering around the rooms of her new home or strolling through her new neighborhood, not wearing her usual high heels, but one of seven Birkenstock X Manolo Blahnik shoes. The capsule, which embodies the perfect combination of luxury, glamour and comfort, will be available from 24 March on the German brand's website, on manoloblahnik.com and at all Manolo Blahnik stores. In addition, a second drop with new models is planned for June 2022.