I can’t remember a shoe drop that moved me more than the Manolo X Timberland collaboration in 2002. It was the first time “streetwear” was combined with high-end luxury. It was uptown dress-up meets downtown casual cool. I wanted them so badly but the income of a 20-yo couldn’t support such indulgences. Fast forward 20 years and…
The Manolo X Birkenstock (#Birkolo or #manolobirk?) is here!. Click here to grab yours now from Mytheresa, Nordstrom and Net-A-Porter already sold out. Most sizes are still available. I wasn’t able to resist. I think the 20-yo me would be very pleased.