Vogue Highlights Runway-Inspired Dress and Flip-Flop Pairings
Vogue's article explores the high-fashion revival of flip-flops, once relegated to casual wear, now reimagined as minimalist essentials. The resurgence is credited to The Row's Ginza sandal and classic Havaianas styles. Designers have paired flip-flops with evening gowns and tailored suits on runways. The piece offers five runway-inspired looks: Balenciaga's red dress with black flip-flops, Bottega Veneta's black dress with white sandals, Balmain's crochet dress with embellished flip-flops, Mugler's sheer dress with jelly sandals, and Ralph Lauren's asymmetric dress with contrasting flip-flops. Brands featured include Kinto, Bassam, Freja, Christopher Esber, Proenza Schouler, and Ancient Greek Sandals.
Key facts
- Flip-flops have returned as a high-fashion item, reimagined as minimalist essentials.
- The Row's Ginza sandal, with a chunky sculptural sole, is credited for the revival.
- Havaianas rubber styles remain summer staples beyond Brazil.
- Designers pair flip-flops with evening gowns and tailored suits on runways.
- Balenciaga spring-summer 2026: red dress with black flip-flop.
- Bottega Veneta spring-summer 2026: black dress with white thong-heeled sandal.
- Balmain spring-summer 2026: crochet dress with embellished flip-flop.
- Mugler spring-summer 2026: sheer dress with multicolored PVC jelly sandal.
Entities
Artists
- Mary-Kate Olsen
- Ashley Olsen
- Daniel Rogers
Institutions
- The Row
- Vogue
- Balenciaga
- Bottega Veneta
- Balmain
- Mugler
- Ralph Lauren
- Havaianas
- Kinto
- Bassam
- Freja
- Christopher Esber
- Proenza Schouler
- Ancient Greek Sandals
Locations
- Brazil