Say summer and I think sandal. Say sandal and I think Birkenstock. The German shoe manufacturer has been a staple in our summer wardrobe for years. After they were spotted on countless stylish celebs we knew we had to get our hands on them. The aesthetic simplicity and innovative cork footbed sold us the moment we put them on our feet, with similar styles being trialled by other brands but none coming close to the OG. They are durable, they are comfortable, they are simple and they are PERFECT.
Now the iconic shoe brand is upping its game. On Saturday, Birkenstock made their first presentation in Paris of their Spring/ Summer 2018 collection to an exclusive few, where they announced their collaboration with Colette. Colette is a French accessory retailer known for being a great retailer of Parisian chic, making them a great choice for the brand's first collaboration.
Before I saw them, I was confused. Why is Birkenstock trying so hard to make themselves current and relevant when we already love them for what they are? You don’t have to change yourself for us, we already love you! But then I saw the shoe, and now I have to have it.
The collaboration with Colette combines Parisian chic with clever design and comfort. A limited-edition version of the ‘Arizona’ style, arguably the most iconic and therefore most popular, has been created with only 200 pairs available to purchase. However, don’t panic if you’ve already missed out because a second release is scheduled for late July.
The contrast of Cobalt blue on entirely black shoe makes a statement we're dying to get my hands on. Laser cut polka dots on black leather is coupled with blue ‘fabric-feel’ buckles to finish off the design.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.