Manolo Blahnik is pleased to announce that its much-anticipated collaboration with German sandal-maker Birkenstock will launch next week.
Merging the quality and function that's become a trademark of Birkenstock with Manolo Blahnik's playful signature style, the first drop of the collaboration (launching on Thursday 24th March) sees the legendary so designer adding velvet and eyecatcing detailing to the Arizona sandals and the Boston clog.
Available in electric blue and hot pink velvet, as well as in black leather, all feature crystal-studded buckets and are packaged in exclusive polka dot shoebox and dust bag following traditional Manolo Blahnik design.
"Birkenstocks have been in my wardrobe since the very beginning (of time!) – I have loved and worn mine for many years," says Blahnik. "I am thrilled that we have been able to collaborate, fusing the Manolo Blahnik aesthetic with the everyday comfort of Birkenstocks is simply wonderful."
"Birkenstock share both brand and core design values much like our own, and it has been a joy to bring this to life in the new Manolo Blahnik for Birkenstick collection," says Manolo Blahnik CEO, Kristina Blahnik. "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."
"We are delighted to collaborate with Manolo Blahnik, whose unrivalled craftsmanship has long set the bar for shoemaking," says Oliver Reichert, CEO of Birkenstock. "This is a unique collection, fusing our trademark designs with the flair of Manolo Blahnik, to create pieces that embrace a bold and directional aesthetic that takes both to a new level."
A second release of styles is set to launch later this year in June.
Manolo Blahnik for Birkenstock will be available from 24th March at Manolo Blahnik, 32-33 Burlington Arcade, London W1J 0PZ. manoloblahnik.com
