BIRKENSTOCK AND TEKLA INTRODUCE A LIMITED COLLECTION OF FOOTWEAR AND SLEEPWEAR MADE FOR MOMENTS OF COMFORT

BIRKENSTOCK 1774, the German heritage brand’s special projects and collaboration unit and Tekla, the Copenhagen-based homeware brand, are proud to introduce their first collaboration together.

Inspired by ideals of contemplation and finding stillness of mind, the collection comprises pieces made for moments of comfort.

The collaboration is born of a mutual appreciation of quality, reflecting the brands’ shared values of craftsmanship, and marks a significant milestone for both: BIRKENSTOCK explores the realm of apparel and Tekla takes its first step into the world of footwear.

Footwear and sleepwear are crafted in high-quality materials using BIRKENSTOCK’s iconic silhouettes and Tekla’s distinct approach to colour, giving the appearance of being “dipped in colour”.

“There is a natural synergy between BIRKENSTOCK and Tekla, with quality and craftsmanship central to what we do. We wanted to explore this further with a collection that looks at the idea of rest as a form of inspiration.”
christoffer lundman, Creative Lead at Tekla

“BIRKENSTOCK’s reputation for functional and quality footwear, and Tekla’s mastery in creating distinct and comfortable sleepwear unite. By combining our expertise, we deliver a unique collection that not only looks great but also embodies the feeling of home. We share the belief that this is more than just a physical space but also a sense of comfort, intimacy and familiarity. Our carefully crafted products allow our customers to carry this sentiment with them wherever they may go”
klaus baumann, Managing Director at BIRKENSTOCK 1774

BIRKENSTOCK’s iconic Nagoya slip-on clog and Uji sandal are updated with elevated details – like elongated straps on the shoes’ overlap fastening detail and hand stitching – and premium materials. Footwear is crafted in a balanced palette of subtle and saturated block colourways taken from Tekla’s colour universe.

The footwear collection introduces four monochromatic colourways in Slate, Straw, Mauve and Powder, used across a material mix to give a serene, “dipped in colour” finish. BIRKENSTOCK’s distinctive cork footbed is covered in soft shearling for added comfort, finished with a smooth Nappa leather heel wrap. All shoes are made in Germany and come in a tonal, poplin pillow sham-style dust bag and co-branded shoe box made from recycled paper.

With an elevated take on Tekla’s classic designs and developed exclusively for the collection, sleepwear takes inspiration from the oversized pieces worn for comfort and ease of movement.

The sleepwear collection includes an oversized kaftan with unique details; an elongated long-sleeved shirt with a straight hem, buttoned cuffs and a stand collar; and pants and shorts with a single leg pleat for extra volume. All sleepwear is cut in an oversized, unisex fit from Tekla’s crisp and lightweight cotton poplin that feels gentle on skin. The sleepwear collection introduces three colourways, in monochrome Slate, Mauve Stripes and Wheat Stripes.

The collection campaign follows a group of people as they move between a bustling metropolis and a tranquil home with gardens in a dream-like state, captured by Ben Beagent in Tokyo, Japan.

The collection will launch on October 12th exclusively at 1774.com, teklafabrics.com, the Tekla Copenhagen retail store, and at Matchesfashion. From October 17th onwards, it will be globally available at selected retailers.