Margot Fraser, importer to the US of Birkenstock Footprint Sandals.
Margot Fraser, importer to the US of Birkenstock Footprint Sandals.
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A display sign promoting the Birkenstock footbed, 1929.
A display sign promoting the Birkenstock footbed, 1929.
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A 1972 Birkenstock brochure promoting "healthy feet for everyone."
A 1972 Birkenstock brochure promoting "healthy feet for everyone."
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Birkenstock poster from 1985.
Birkenstock poster from 1985.
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Everyone in Birkenstocks -- a promotional poster from 1996.
Everyone in Birkenstocks -- a promotional poster from 1996.
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Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell onstage at the 91st Annual Academy Awards, 2019.
Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell onstage at the 91st Annual Academy Awards, 2019.
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Gwyneth Paltrow in London, 2002.
Gwyneth Paltrow in London, 2002.
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Supermodel Heidi Klum launches her self-designed Birkenstock collection, 2003
Supermodel Heidi Klum launches her self-designed Birkenstock collection, 2003
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Model and TV Presenter Alexa Chung in Birkenstock sandals.
Model and TV Presenter Alexa Chung in Birkenstock sandals.
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A Milan Fashion Week guest completes a bold metallic ensemble with a pair of Birkenstock sandals.
A Milan Fashion Week guest completes a bold metallic ensemble with a pair of Birkenstock sandals.
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An attendee at Men's New York Fashion Week, 2017.
An attendee at Men's New York Fashion Week, 2017.
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A model wears a Valentino x Birkenstock shoe for Menswear Fall-Winter 2019-2020.
A model wears a Valentino x Birkenstock shoe for Menswear Fall-Winter 2019-2020.
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