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# Tuscan-Inspired Sturdy Sandals
Birkenstock Joins Marie-Louise Sciò on a Joint Sandal Capsule

By Amy Duong | Published 2019-05-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marielouise-scio
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/hotel-il-pellicano-birkenstock-ss19-release-date-price/) & [matchesfashion](https://www.matchesfashion.com/)

[Birkenstock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-danielle-frankel) works in collaboration with Marie-Louise Sciò, the CEO, Creative Director, and hospitality consultant of Pellicano Hotels Group. This collaboration came into fruition because Sciò has a strong appreciation for Birkenstock's work and its high-quality construction.

The timeless designs of the sandals also stood out to Marie-Louise Sciò, stating that “Birkenstock for me is a way of thinking, similar to mine and to our hotels. Less is more. It’s not about trends and seasons it’s about timeless quality.” The joint sandals are rooted in understated designs and draw inspiration from the elegant aesthetics of [Hotel II Pellicano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramdane-touhami). The capsule features the inaugural [Natural Raffia Arizona sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-braided), which boast engraved accents on leather. The sandals arrive in colorways including navy suede, navy leather, navy EVA, black satin silk, or bright red.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Collaboration with Luxury Brands:** Opportunities for Birkenstock to collaborate with other luxury brands to create joint product capsules.
- **Timeless and Understated Designs:** Design opportunities for creating sandals with timeless and understated designs that prioritize quality over trends and seasons.
- **Incorporating Natural and Sustainable Materials:** Opportunities for Birkenstock to incorporate natural and sustainable materials, such as natural raffia, into their sandal designs.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the footwear industry by creating collaborations and prioritizing timeless designs and sustainable materials.
- **Luxury Fashion:** Opportunities for luxury fashion brands to collaborate with Birkenstock and create joint product capsules with a focus on quality and timeless designs.
- **Hospitality:** Potential partnerships between Birkenstock and hospitality brands to create branded sandals that reflect the aesthetic and values of luxury hotels.

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