Here’s How To Look Chic in Flip Flops Beyond the Beach

The chic summer essential.

Let’s face it. The heatwave has been unbearable in Malaysia. While you try to stay away from the scorching heat, it doesn’t mean your outfit can’t stay chic. In the fashion realm, the flip-flop trend continues to transcend as the ultimate footwear to own for a blistering day. Gone are the days when flip-flops are only reserved as beach shoes. The open-toed sandals have now taken their place as the finishing touch to your cityscape adventures or any garden parties.

Whether you’re a resident minimalist or maximalist, there’s no definitive way to flaunt your flip-flop this season. They’re timeless, comfortable and sleek when worn with outfits that take you from day to night.

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While the flip flop trend may have roots in the ‘90s and ‘00s, its timeless appeal is undeniable as designers continue to reinvent this classic silhouette with innovative materials and striking forms. Think everything from chic flats and playful kitten heels to chunky wedges and platforms. Even designers like Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Amina Muaddi, Saint Laurent, JW Anderson, Khaite and beyond offer their refined takes on the summertime shoe.

The recent collaborations between brands, Melissa x Ganni and Isabel Marant x Havaianas, have breathed new life into this quintessential summer footwear. These collaborations stand out for their perfect harmony of comfort, style, and playful elements, making them a staple of your growing collection.

For the Melissa x Ganni collaboration, the collection arrives like a summer breeze with the resurgence of jelly shoes—the perfect recipe for summer sandals. An elegant blend of Melissa’s signature jelly creations and Ganni’s signature ruffles and fruit graphic prints, these flip-flops are just what you will need to slide on the dance floor or sip cocktails by the beachside. As for Isabel Marant x Havaianas, the signature Havaianas silhouette offers a striking update with a bold tie-dye patterns in earthy brown and vibrant cherry red hues. On the other hand, the Havaianas Puffed Silhouette caught our gaze with its embellished studs on the statement shoe.

Take a look at how Kendall Jenner, Kelly Piquet and Hailey Bieber are styling theirs this season.

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Whether you’re into chic leather styles, embellished details or vibrant hues that evoke the beginning of summer days, the flip flop wave has continued to grow steadily. It has definitely proven to be in its chic era.