Birkenstock and Jill Sanders have released their first collaborative collection.
Created by Creative Directors Lucie and Luke Meier, the unisex shoes and sandals for Jil Sander+ blend the sense of luxury, comfort, and design of Jil Sander with the authentic Birkenstock silhouette.
The result of the combined effort are four different models; three of them radical redesigns of classic Birkenstock styles and one, a completely new design development. Balancing construction with the German brand’s DNA and know-how, the Meiers have found a synthesis, an edge, between purpose and design, giving a different spirit to sandals that have become contemporary icons.
‘We have worn Birkenstocks for as long as we can remember. They are comfortable to wear, but also comforting. They have been with us in some remarkable places, from camping in the Canadian wilderness to sitting fireside in the Swiss Alps. However the quality and integrity of Birkenstock is what convinced us to work with them,” the Meiers said in a statement.
The three existing models, the Arizona, Milano and the Berlin are all reimagined, sporting an exaggerated silhouette with a rounded, wider and higher profile and larger outsoles that resulted in a strong look and grounded footprint. The palette is clear, graphic, and natural with hues of cream, olive and black. Enlarged and elongated, the straps, in pure, raw-edged calfskin or suede simultaneously add a rougher and softer feel to the sandals. The redesigned buckles are thinner, in satin nickel. The new Velan model is a reinvention of the Berlin closed-toe sandal, with a soft Nappa strap to wrap around the ankles.
Take a look at the collection below
‘We chose to work with Jil Sander, believing in the new interpretation of Lucie and Luke Meier. In our view, they have given this important brand relevance and authenticity. Together we achieved what we always strive for – real newness and product innovation,” said Oliver Reichert, CEO of Birkenstock on collaborating with Jill Sanders.
The collection is available to shop exclusively on birkenstock.in
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