From the Archives: Flip-Flops Through the Years [PHOTOS]
From hippies to high fashion, summer’s favorite has been a fashionable trend for decades. Brands like Havaianas, Reef, Teva elevating the staple for more than just lounging at the beach. Fashion’s closet favorite also made its way to the runway in designer collections from America to Europe since the 1980s, made its way back to the runway for Chanel’s Spring 2024 collection.
More from Footwear News
'Southern Charm' Star Shep Rose Teams Up With Hari Mari to Help Launch Sandal
Havaianas and Maison Kitsuné Join Forces to Deliver 2000s-Inspired Flip-Flop Collection
Best of Footwear News
1980
Nancy Donohue in a teensy plaid miniskirt and flip-flops at the Perry Ellis spring ’81 runway show.
1993
Helena Christiansen on the runway at the Jil Sander spring ’94 show in Milan.
1994
David Charvet in blue flip-flops on the “Batwatch” set.
1996
Amber Valletta wearing white flatform flip-flops at the Dolce & Gabbana spring ’97 show.
1996
A model wearing black flip-flops at the Calvin Klein spring ’97 runway show.
1997
Model Michele Hick walks in Calvin Klein Spring 1997 RTW Runway Show.
1998
Gwen Stefani wearing platform flip-flops at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1998.
2000
Gwyneth Paltrow wearing flip-flops with a black gown at the 2000 premiere of “Butterfly.”
2002
Britney Spears wearing pink flip-flops with bootcut jeans in October 2002.
2002
Lindsay Lohan wearing a velour sweatsuit with a skinny scarf and black flip-flops in Los Angeles on Nov. 4, 2002.
2003
Kate Hudson (L) visiting Kim Cattrall on the set of “Sex and the City” in July 2003. Both wear flip-flops.
2003
Model Carmen Kass backstage at Michael Kors Spring 2003 RTW Runway Show.
2004
Gretchen Wieners (L), played by Lacey Chabert, rocks platform flip-flops in “Mean Girls.”
2004
Paris (L) and Nicky Hilton in flip-flops and miniskirts shopping in Los Angeles in July 2004.
2005
A marcher at the 2005 Gay Pride Parade in New York wearing a rainbow-striped minidress with white flip-flops.
2006
Fall ’07 collection flip flops by Modakaos.
2009
Miley Cyrus wearing rolled-up sweatpants with black flip-flops to a pilates class in May 2009.
2010
Kim Kardashian wearing skinny jeans with flip-flops at a salon in Beverly Hills, Calif.
2012
Halle Berry wearing a maxi dress with black flip-flops in Los Angeles in May 2012.
2013
Jennifer Garner wearing a puffer jacket, jeans and flip-flops as she picks up her daughter in Los Angeles.
2014
Jennifer Lopez wearing a crop top, skinny jeans and black flip-flops in New York.
2016
Jennifer Aniston looks chic in a miniskirt and flip-flops in New York.
2016
Taylor Hill on the catwalk for Alexander Wang spring ’17 wearing a sheer top and black flip-flops.
2016
Kendall Jenner on the catwalk for Alexander Wang spring ’17 wearing a sparkly skirt and black flip-flops.
2016
Bella Hadid wearing pink flip-flops with a robe backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, at the Grand Palais in Paris in November 2016.
2017
Kate Upton on the catwalk at the Michael Kors spring ’18 show in black flip-flops and a blazer.
2018
Dree Hemingway on the catwalk at the Sonia Rykiel spring ’19 show at Paris Fashion Week.
2018
Signature prints and chic flip-flops on the runway at Etro spring ’19.
Lori Harvey
Lori Harvey wears the Havaianas Zip Top Market Flip Flops while out in Los Angeles on October 19, 2022.
2023
Jennifer Lawrence attends the “Anatomie D’une Chute (Anatomy Of A Fall)” premiere during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 21, 2023.
2024
Model on the runway at Chanel Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Grand Palais Ephémère on October 3, 2023 in Paris, France.
2024
Model on the runway at Chanel Ready To Wear Spring 2024 held at Grand Palais Ephémère on October 3, 2023 in Paris, France.
2024
“Southern Charm” star Shep Rose stars in Hari Mari’s new Clipper flip-flop launch campaign.
