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Vogue
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Paging '90s Kids! Platform Flip-Flops Are Stomping Their Way Back in Style
Clunk, clunk, clunk. Do you hear that? That's the sound of an iconic '90s shoe stomping its way back into the fashion fray. Yes, I am talking about platform flip-flop. Is there a shoe more indicative of both '90s minimalism and Y2K excess? The sky-high sandal style trended throughout much of both decades, and while it was beachy and cute, it more ofter than not also caused you to roll your ankle. Its clunky nature and hefty weight, popularized by OG brands like Rocket Dog, was certainly not for everyone. But come summer 2025, it appears the polarizing sandal is being embraced once again—at least, that's what celebrities, runways, and street style stars are making the case for. Photo: Backgrid Sure, this season, you have likely already noticed that the humble flip-flop is having a moment—but the platform flip-flop is taking the movement to the next level (and quite literally—you have to learn to balance yourself on some of these new stacked platforms). Coach is selling an almost 4-inch high platform thong sandal; ERL just today unveiled a staggering 8-inch version that retails for $1,250. Meanwhile, Rocket Dog continues to sell its fun rainbow-hued version, and they are perfectly reminiscent of the kind of sandal you would see Hilary Duff rock in the year 2001. And yet: the platform also feels, somehow, relevant today. We have seen it on the recent spring 2025 catwalks at Sportmax, Alaïa, and Miu Miu. It feels modern not necessarily because of the shoe itself, and more because of the ways it is being styled. Take how this summer's crop of street style stars have dressed up the shoe at the recent shows. It feels surprisingly minimal when paired with a long, sophisticated coat, and dressy when juxtaposed against a structured blazer and below-the-knee dress. On vacation, Nicola Peltz styled hers in a breezy, nonchalant way, with a black tank and yellow paisley-print skirt. When you think of a platform flip-flop, you may expect it to be worn with a 2000s capri pant and bedazzled Ed Hardy tee. But the 2025 approach is clearly all about subduing it, and making it feel more refined and discrete. Consider it a summer fashion challenge: If everyone can elevate those $750 The Row flip-flops (Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz are fans), surely you can make the platform flip-flop chic, too. Just start training those ankles—and don't trip!
Grazia USA
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Hailey Bieber's Rhode Lipgloss Waist Chain Has Everyone Talking
Hailey Bieber for the 2025 Rhode Summer Campaign / Image: First came the viral Rhode Lip Case, and now something a little more Y2K. This week, Hailey Bieber's beauty brand launched its summer campaign, unveiling several new upcoming products. Among these will be a limited-edition rendition of the fan favourite Peptide Lip Tint in shade 'Lemontini'. The brand's Instagram page describes the tint as 'a shimmery, sheer gold gloss that smells like a sweet, citrusy lemon cocktail.' While this sounds enticing (and delicious), it was the way Bieber showed off the gloss that had heads turning. In the campaign photos, the model and mogul can be seen at a beach location in a black bikini. Around her waist she wears a gold 'Rhode' chain off which hangs the lemon-yellow gloss tube in a criss-cross holder. The eye-catching waist jewellery is well in line with the current Y2K style revival that Bieber herself is no stranger to, and it appears fans want in. Hailey Bieber and the Rhode Peptide Lip Tint / Image: As with the brand's iconic lip phone case, there were some scratching their heads at the unconventional product, however, an equal number were smitten. 'The body chain as a lip holder is brilliant,' and 'Hello, the Rhode belly chain? Need,' were just some of the positive comments under the promotional post. Unfortunately, though, the chain appears to be purely for the campaign shoot and not a part of the product launch. For those disappointed, Bieber also showed off a lemon-yellow lip case in one of her recent posts, in the same shade as the gloss packaging. While no word on the case is out yet, based on previous launches this may be a future product tease. Hailey Bieber with the Rhode Peptide Lip Tint and Lip Case / Image: This launch is the first following Rhode Beauty's acquisition by Cosmetics last month for $1 billion USD. At the time, the mogul asserted, 'This is only the beginning,' and that sure seems to be the case. As always, we can't wait to see what comes next from the cult favourite brand. topics: Hailey Bieber, Rhode, rhode peptide lip tint, Beauty, Beauty News, celebrity, celebrity news, entertainment, Entertainment News, celebrity skincare, skincare, Trending
