Valentino. Stüssy. Proenza Schouler. Rick Owens. Birkenstock’s list of collaboration partners is long and varied. But the brands latest partnership might be the most timely, if not the most meaningful. Birkenstock teamed up with Lingua Franca to design the “Give a Damn” Arizona Sandal ($350.00). Together the companies will donate 20% of proceeds from every shoe sold to World Central Kitchen. The donations will support the non-profits work with local chefs, providing fresh, hot meals in the wake of natural disasters.
Rachelle Hruska founded Lingua Franca after her slogan sweaters became a hit on Instagram. Today, the line of sustainably sourced, fair-trade cashmere sweaters is hand-stitched in NYC with phrases intended to promote discussion around social issues. The limited-edition “Give a Damn” Arizona Sandal, features Birkenstock’s leather uppers embroidered with Lingua Franca’s signature script. The inspirational message is visible on both sandals to serve as a daily reminder.
Available now at birkenstock.com.
