When it comes to futuristic footwear, one will unlikely think of Birkenstocks — the German company that popularized the comfortable buckle-accented slip-ons. However, for Spring/Summer 2019, the cult-favorite brand partners up with American designer Rick Owens. The result of the collaboration is an incredibly futuristic footwear silhouette that is largely unconventional for Birkenstock's style.
The model boasts a high-top construction with an oversized tongue that sparks curiosity and an intended stylistic abnormality. The Birkenstock x Rick Owens silhouette is made to have a white upper with subtle hits of black and a reflective metallic nuance. The futuristic footwear design is completed with a Velcro strap.
Needless to say, the sneakers will definitely surprise the unexpecting audience and will serve as a strong fashion-forward embellishment to the tech-inspired outfit.
Photo Credits: Rick Owens
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Futuristic Fashion Collaboration
- The collaboration between Birkenstock and Rick Owens presents an opportunity for fashion brands to cross-industry collaborate and create futuristic designs.
- Futuristic Footwear Design
- The Birkenstock x Rick Owens collaboration offers opportunities for footwear brands to incorporate unique and eye-catching designs into their collections.
- Unconventional Aesthetics
- Birkenstock's unconventional footwear design demonstrates an opportunity for brands to think outside of the box and experiment with unexpected aesthetics.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- The Birkenstock x Rick Owens collaboration highlights a potential for fashion brands to explore unconventional styles and collaborate with unlikely partners.
- Footwear
- The unique design of the Birkenstock x Rick Owens shoe presents an opportunity for footwear brands to create attention-grabbing and innovative designs.
- Tech Fashion
- The futuristic aesthetic of the Birkenstock x Rick Owens shoe demonstrates an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate tech-inspired designs and materials into their collections.
