When Valentino Met Birkenstock: The New 80’s Inspired Collaboration Pulls at Our (Nostalgic) Heartstrings

The “It” sandal of the summer is giving us some major throwback vibes, as both the luxury Italian fashion brand and footwear company team up again to create a comfortable yet chic slide

Topped “the official sandal of 2020” by style retailers the world over, Birkenstocks are the reassuringly reliable wardrobe staple we’re craving throughout these unsure occasions.

Deserted by some for his or her explicit aesthetic while adored by others for his or her consolation, no one can deny the resurgence of this shoe, which was initially placed on the radar of the style business inside the 90’s as Paco Rabanne and Narcisco Rodriguez featured the sandals inside their respective reveals.

Since then the family-owned German model has continued to innovate by collaborating with huge style manufacturers reminiscent of Proenza Schouler and Rick Owens.

Crowned “the official sandal of 2020” by fashion retailers the world over, Birkenstocks are the reassuringly reliable wardrobe staple we are craving during these uncertain times.

Abandoned by some for their particular aesthetic whilst adored by others for their comfort, nobody can deny the resurgence of this shoe, which was originally put on the radar of the fashion industry within the 90’s as Paco Rabanne and Narcisco Rodriguez featured the sandals within their respective shows.

Since then the family-owned German brand has continued to innovate by collaborating with big fashion brands such as Proenza Schouler and Rick Owens.