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Vogue Highlights Runway-Inspired Dress and Flip-Flop Pairings

other · 2026-05-25

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

Sources