The it shoes of the season? An ultra-comfortable pair of sandals that are part of the vacationer’s official uniform and can also be found in the city this summer.
If there’s one pair of sandals that never leaves our feet during the summer season, it’s flip-flops. Long considered a beach wardrobe, this much-maligned pair of shoes is now being exported to the city. A 180 degree turn, which we owe mainly to fashionistas. Lena Mahfouf, Ashley Tisdale and Olivia Culpo have already succumbed to the trend and are not leaving their favorite models. Their inspiration? THE spring-summer 2024 fashion shows, who have dedicated the season’s flip-flop it shoes. At Chanel, they were black and adorned with the house’s famous logo, while Miu Miu reinvented these beach essentials in a rope version. For its part, Coperni placed the emphasis on minimalism by offering refined models with no frills.
The reference brand in the field, since the 90s, is Havaianas with its pretty multi-colored models. To attract summer visitors summer after summer, the Brazilian brand is banking on collaborations. Maison Kitsuné, Saint Laurent, Ba&Sh and Rotate took part in the exercise. But this summer, Havaianas has something to worry about. Crocs, the specialist in flashy clogs, is entering the market with a tong platform called Getaway Sandalalready on the feet of all the trendy girls.
How to wear your flip flops this year?
If at the beach, flip-flops are often associated with the swimsuit + pareo combo, in the city, you have to go all out in terms of style. To make these shoes more urban, it is best to opt for a casual chic outfit.
For example, straight jeans with an oversized white shirt or wide pants with a plain T-shirt. Whether flat, wedge or heeled, these sandals pair perfectly with a flowing dress or denim miniskirt. For a slightly dressy event, we put them on with an evening dress or an oversized suit. Your turn !