# Glistening Collaborative Sandals The Opening Ceremony X Birkenstock Collaboration is Dazzling By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opening-ceremony-x-birkenstock References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/3/opening-ceremony-birkenstock-glitter-arizona-boston-pack-pink-silver) & [openingceremony](https://www.openingceremony.com) It's always interesting when high-end design brands collaborate with more accessible brands and the Opening Ceremony X [Birkenstock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line) collaboration is no exception. As expected, these new shoes will feature something unique from both brands, but will arrive at Birkenstock's price point. While these sandals normally feature a more rugged and nature-friendly aesthetic, this new collaborative offering will bring the consumer a dazzling standout shoe that's sure to turn some heads. Stamped with a shimmering and colourful finish, these sandals are perfect for the consumer who values both comfort and style. Sitting on the intersection of practical and high-end fashion, the Opening Ceremony X Birkenstock shoes are sure to appeal to the more adventurous fashionista. Image Credit: Opening Ceremony ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the collaboration trend between high-end and accessible brands to create unique and affordable fashion products. - **Dazzling Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing shimmering and colourful finishes to traditional footwear designs, combining style and comfort. - **Adventurous Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating fashion products that cater to the more daring and avant-garde fashion consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with diverse brands to bring unique and affordable fashion offerings to the market. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating eye-catching finishes and materials into traditional footwear production processes. - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curating and promoting adventurous fashion styles and collaborations to cater to the growing demand from consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md) - [Luxurious Ergonomic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1774-line.md) - [Collaborative Premium Flip-Flops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-sandal.md) - [Bridal Sandal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-danielle-frankel.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Cozy Collaborative Sandal Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-birkenstock.md) - [Collaborative Modern Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bimshire.md) - [Glossy Oversized Buckle Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenstock-arizona-big-buckle.md) - [Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-x-dr-scholls.md)