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Step it up: Manolo Blahnik and Birkenstock collaborate on the sparkliest slide you’ve ever seen
The ‘Birk’ gets a mesmerising glow-up
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The humble and mighty birkenstock is an unwavering wardrobe staple, enduring the test of time and fleeting trends as a stalwart sandal. Reliable, functional and somehow increasingly chic in recent years, Birkenstock knows how to stay relevant in the fashion multiverse.
And now, after collaborations with the likes of Proenza Schouler, Birkenstock has set their eyes on their most opulent hybrid shoe yet: a ritzy slip-on in technicolour hues, thanks to a bemusing partnership with Manolo Blahnik.
The ‘Birk’ gets a mesmerising glow-up
You’ve seen Manolo stilettos, swathed in satin and embellished by crustal buckles at a perfectly pointed toe. The Spanish designer has a way of elevating and Cinderella-fying women in timeless style. His quintessential drama transcends borders and captivates sartorialists worldwide.
Meshing Manolo’s signature sparkle and bold hues with Birkenstock’s classic two-strap sandal is a joy for any fashionphile to see. It’s a dichotomy of practicality and frivolity, made for statement-making sans a heel. In hues of royal blue, evocative fuschia and jett black, the capsule evokes humour, glamour and candour all at once — and we’re absolutely here for it.
MANOLO BLAHNIK X BIRKENSTOCK, Black Arizona Crystal Buckle Sandal
MANOLO BLAHNIK X BIRKENSTOCK, Fuschia Arizona Crystal Buckle Sandal
MANOLO BLAHNIK X BIRKENSTOCK, Black Arizona Crystal Buckle Sandal
MANOLO BLAHNIK X BIRKENSTOCK, Fuschia Arizona Crystal Buckle Sandal
Timeless, high-quality designs, crafted to be treasured and enjoyed is what we set out to create and I am delighted with the outcome. It is a privilege to cement our relationship further with BIRKENSTOCK through this collaboration, following the S/S 2020 Personality Campaign in which my uncle and I featured.” – Kristina Blahnik
Harrolds is proudly home to one of the quirkiest and kitsch collaborations footwear has ever seen. Manolo Blahnik x Birkenstock is now shopable, here.
