Are You Ready for the Designer Flip Flop Trend?
Leather flip flops
Gianvito Rossi
net-a-porter.com
$545.00
If you were worried about the return of the '90s strappy sandal, you might want to avert your eyes because lip flops are officially back. But the modern iteration of the controversial footwear is a lot fancier than we remember. These arent the high school Havaianas ELLE.com first reported on after Copenhagen Fashion Week in 2018. No, high fashion brands are raising the stakes…and their price tags.
The thonged sandals popping up on our feed today are elevated with a minimalist touch. Gianvito Rossi's leather flats perfectly capture the beach-to-office vibe were chasing this summer. Sure, they cost about $600, but these could easily be worn with slouchy slacks and make you feel like an Olsen twin. Similarly chic, Reformation's recently launched sandal collection features a stiletto heel that makes a case for flip flops at a wedding. Yes, you read that right. Flip flops at a wedding are totally ok.
High heeled flip flops are here with some celebrity representation, too: Kim Kardashian West recently championed the trend, wearing a pair with Christian Dior's newspaper print (once worn by Carrie Bradshaw). If the mule flat was our go-to shoe in 2018, the fancy flip flop is our new favorite. Prep that space between your big toe and second toe, immediately.
Shop the Best Flip Flops at Every Price Point
Rio leather sandals
Staud
net-a-porter.com
$225.00
Foundation Flip Flops
Tkees
zappos.com
$50.00
The Form Thong Sandal
Everlane
everlane.com
$128.00
Bryan Shearling-Trimmed Flip Flops
Tibi
net-a-porter.com
$295.00
Caroline Sandals
Reformation
thereformation.com
