Karl Birkenstock

Karl Birkenstock

inventor Germany

Karl Birkenstock is the founder of the renowned footwear brand Birkenstock, known for its distinctive sandals with a focus on comfort and design. His innovative approach to sandal design, inspired by the Brutalist style, has left a lasting impact on the fashion industry, making Birkenstock a household name globally.

Born on Jan 01, 1930 (95 years old)

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Australia Australia: Shoemaker Karl Birkenstock is still alive and involved in the legal matters regarding his sandals. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Once uncool, Birkenstocks are now all the rage. But are they ‘art’? A court had to make a choice

Germany Germany: Karl Birkenstock is involved in a legal battle regarding the copyright protection of his company's sandal designs. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Birkenstock verliert Kunsturteil vor Bundesgerichtshof: Schlappe für die Sandalenmarke - Wirtschaft

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shoemaker Karl Birkenstock, born in the 1930s, is still alive. 5

BBC: Birkenstock sandals are not art, says German court

Germany Germany: The design of inventor Karl Birkenstock in the Brutalism style was unique when the classics first appeared. 8

Süddeutsche Zeitung: BGH-Urteil: Birkenstock-Sandalen sind nicht urheberrechtlich geschützt - Wirtschaft

Switzerland Switzerland: Karl Birkenstock, the inventor of the shoe with its characteristic elements, created a protectable artwork through its brutalist design. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Birkenstock verliert Urheberrechtsstreit: keine Kunst, nur Gebrauchsschuh

Germany Germany: The design of inventor Karl Birkenstock in the Brutalism style was described as unique when the classics first appeared. 7

Süddeutsche Zeitung: BGH: Birkenstock-Sandalen sind keine Werke der angewandten Kunst - Wirtschaft