Once primarily a shoe worn by hippies and hikers, Birkenstocks have also become a favorite of celebrities and a frequent collaborator with high-end brands like Dior and Manolo Blahnik — without ever losing their core devotees.
In its pitch to investors, the company said it had succeeded by not giving into the whims of fashion trends, persisting as a stalwart of functionality, practicality and durability.
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Dior, Manolo Blahnik —