In the midst of Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, a glimpse of Dior runway shoes gave me goosebumps: They’re wearing Birkenstocks? Like, are Birkenstocks really classy? Some time later, an email from Dior PR confirmed my suspicions. Dior has teamed up with Birkenstock to launch their own collaboration, which they deftly debut on the winter runways of 2022. In fact, an entire new winter line-up has already been completed. complemented by a pair of Dior by Birkenstock clogs, all crafted in the same “Dior gray” and neutrals. Luxurious.
Iconic brands have teamed up for the first time in this collaboration, showcasing two reinvented Birkenstock classics. Both the Tokio mules and Milano sandals feature a Dior treatment, made of felt and suede and finished in the same seasonal palette that designer Kim Jones chose for the outfit. winter. There are also elegant nods to Dior’s heritage – a tribute to Monsieur Dior’s love of gardening with rubber details that meet fashion function and a version of the Tokio mule topped with flower embroidery. There’s also a fitting tribute to the Dior saddlebag through the shoe’s hardware. Overall, the designs indicate, as the brand continues in its press release, “a contemporary ode to function and elegance.” And since the collaboration involves larger fashion trends, an indication that comfortable shoes This is the stop.
