Coming out from under the offi ce desk like mandals and pool slides years ago, the humble fl ip-fl op is going through a style renaissance for Resort with luxurious – and sometimes over-the-top – updates. Take Dior’s, which are made of leather and adorned with plumage, or Valentino’s in rubber with mink fur straps, and even high street renditions that come swathed in statement crystals – all dressy enough to pair with ballgowns and pretty frocks. To mangle a famous lyric, it’s about time you let them see that thong. (Clockwise from top left) Leather slippers with feathers, and cotton midi skirt, Dior. Rubber slippers with crystals, $39, Guess. Velvet midi skirt, $395, Sandro. Uzurii rubber slippers with crystals, $189, Pedder On Scotts. Embroidered tulle midi dress, $109, H&M. Plastic slippers, $95, Melissa. Erdem x H&M jacquard gown, $349, H&M. – IJ
Coming out from under the office desk like mandals and pool slides years ago, the humble flip-flop is going through a style renaissance for Resort with luxurious – and sometimes over-the-top – updates. Take Dior’s, which are made of leather and adorned with plumage, or Valentino’s in rubber with mink fur straps, and even high street renditions that come swathed in statement crystals – all dressy enough to pair with ball gowns and pretty frocks. To mangle a famous lyric, it’s about time you let them see that thong. (Clockwise from top left) Leather slippers with feathers, and cotton midi skirt, Dior. Rubber slippers with crystals, $39, Guess. Velvet midi skirt, $395, Sandro. Uzurii rubber slippers with crystals, $189, Pedder On Scotts. Embroidered tulle midi dress, $109, H&M. Plastic slippers, $95, Melissa. Erdem x H&M jacquard gown, $349, H&M. – IJ
Photography: Zaphs Zhang, assisted by Sherman See-Tho / Styling: Imran Jalal, assisted by Harinee Jayan / Model: Kristina/Mannequin
