A dive into the archive with @leannerule. To celebrate 250 years of shoemaking tradition, we’re inviting artists to reimagine some iconic imagery from BIRKENSTOCK’s past. Leanne’s creative journey began with an iconic archival piece that captured her attention with its charming ‘quirkiness.’ She was drawn to its inviting, open-to-interpretation vibe, and found inspiration in the bold styles of Tudor fashion from the 1400s to bring her own unique twist to the re-imagination. As her vision took fo

Where did pointe shoes come from?🩰 One of ballet’s most intriguing innovations – the pointe shoe – was born from the desire to create an illusion of lightness and ethereal movement. The earliest footwear resembling modern pointe shoes dates back to 1829 and belonged to the Italian ballerina Maria Taglioni. In 1832, Taglioni danced an entire role en pointe in La Sylphide, showing how rising onto the tips of the toes could intensify the airy image of a forest spirit. At that time, dancers still u

Welcome to my ‘What Is This?’ series! 🥿✨ Here, I’ll be showing clips of different tools and materials we use in shoemaking ✨❤️ . . . . . . . . . #themariakimcollection #MarikinaCity #shoemaker #factory #comfortableshoes #plussize #maryjaneshoes #dollshoes #VIVAIA inspired | The Maria Kim Collection