# Designer Handbag-Made Shoes These Birkenstock Sandals are Made from Discarded Hermès Birkin Bags By Ell Smith | Published 2021-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-sandals References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2021/2/mschf-birkenstock-arizona-sandals-hermes-birkin-bags-destroyed-repurposed-sustainable-price-release-date) & [mschf.xyz](https://mschf.xyz/) These [Birkenstock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line) sandals are made from discarded [Hermès Birkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3) bags, making for a unique shoe with an interesting story behind it. The movement toward a more sustainable future has extended to the fashion world, which is responsible for a large portion of landfill waste and water contamination. In response to conscious consumer outcry, many brands are responding with their own environmentally friendly initiatives. The new design takes on [Birkenstock's most iconic silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-birkenstock), putting a high-fashion twist on affordable footwear. Now, this shoe retails for between $34,000 to $76,000 USD. The shoes arrive in multiple colorways, including white, maroon or black, with each iteration boasting a one-of-a-kind look due to the unique nature of its production. Image Credit: Mschf ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Creating fashion products that are environmentally friendly and don't contribute to landfill waste and water contamination. - **Upcycling:** Transforming discarded materials into new products, reducing the amount of waste produced by industries. - **Luxury Sustainability:** Bringing a high-end and expensive touch to sustainable fashion products that are both eco-friendly and fashionable. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry is responsible for a significant portion of landfill waste and water contamination, making it important for brands to shift toward more sustainable options. - **Footwear:** Using discarded designer handbags to create shoes not only promotes sustainable practices, but also creates an opportunity for unique and one-of-a-kind footwear products. - **Luxury Goods:** By upcycling and creating eco-friendly products, luxury brands can cater to consumers who value sustainability and environmental responsibility with high-end products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md) - [Handstitched Denim Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-boro.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Deerskin Leather Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-tradition.md) - [Bridal Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-danielle-frankel.md) - [Textured Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/off-the-grid-pack.md) - [Glossy Oversized Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-arizona-big-buckle.md) - [Footwear Brand Heritage Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-birkenstock.md) - [Luxe Slip-On Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-clog.md) - [Premium Heritage Slip-On Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-1774-1.md)