A symbol of Brazilian style, the brand has long been synonymous with comfort and casualness. Originally created as simple, practical beach footwear, Havaianas were once something you threw into a suitcase without giving them too much thought. Today, they are just as likely to be spotted outside Fashion Week shows, worn with linen trousers, floaty skirts and expensive-looking summer separates.
According to the fashion set, a classic pair of Havaianas can take some of the sweetness out of a summer dress, make a linen suit feel less formal or give jeans and a white T-shirt the relaxed energy of someone who has just returned from a very chic holiday. They also flatten down to virtually nothing inside a handbag – a valuable quality when your evening shoes inevitably begin to betray you.
From pared-back black flip-flops to colourful pairs that deserve to be the focus of the outfit, there are far more ways to wear Havaianas than simply walking from the sun lounger to the hotel bar.
Ahead, how to style Havaianas like the cool girls.
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Havaianas and jeans are summer’s easiest double act, particularly when the denim has a little room around the ankle. Try straight-leg jeans with slim black flip-flops, cropped vintage denim with a bright red pair, or baggy jeans with chunky Havaianas for a more street-style feel. Keep the rest simple with a vest, oversized shirt or baby tee, then add a shoulder bag and sunglasses. It is the sort of outfit that works for coffee, errands and an impromptu pub garden.