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Every year, Birkenstock 1774 marks the holiday season with a short run of festive styles. This year, Birkenstock’s holiday collection continues that tradition. Two of the brand’s best-known silhouettes lead the lineup: the two-strap Arizona sandal and the Boston clog.
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Karl Birkenstock designed both silhouettes, drawing on Brutalist principles. The holiday versions keep that architectural character while adding new colours and textures. Each takes on a party-ready edge, yet remains unmistakably Birkenstock.
Pony-effect cowhide, a signature of the Birkenstock 1774 line, returns in two bold finishes for the holiday collection. A saturated red and a graphic zebra print make an intentionally loud statement. Smooth black leather linings and silver hardware ground the design, keeping the exteriors polished rather than over-the-top.
For a softer option, the shearling Arizona and Boston return in a deep chocolate brown. First appearing in the debut holiday collection two years ago, they come back this season in a richer shade. Shearling covers each shoe inside and out, giving the design a tactile, cocooning quality. Silver buckles and rivets add shine against the dark tone, and both pairs feature Birkenstock’s signature cork-latex footbed.
The Birkenstock 1774 collection launched worldwide on 22 October. You can find selected pairs either online or at Birkenstock boutiques in Singapore. Whether it is the statement pony-effect or the cocooning shearling, these are party-ready styles built on Birkenstock’s understated DNA.
