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NBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
This early 2000s shoe trend is back in a big way
In the early 2000s, the only footwear that could rival a pair of Uggs were Havaianas. The flip-flops came in a variety of bright colors and patterns, and they were definitely not reserved only for beach wear — I often paired mine with low-rise flares and handkerchief hem skirts. Although the brand never technically went away, wearing flip-flops with all types of outfits stopped being quite as popular as it once was. Now, in typical what's-old-is-new-again fashion, Havaianas are making a comeback. To hone in on the trend, I've rounded up some of the most highly rated Havaianas styles currently available. But first, learn a bit more about the brand. What you need to know about Havaianas Havaianas launched in Brazil in 1962. According to the brand, they were inspired by the Zori sandal, a traditional Japanese sandal made with cloth straps and rice straw soles. The company updated its style by using durable rubber in bright colors and patterns to create its flip-flops. To honor the Zori style they were inspired by, the brand uses a rice-like pattern on the bottom of their soles. The flip-flops were popular with beachgoers since their launch, but it was in 1998 that they became super trendy. This was the year that fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier had models wear them in one of his runway shows. After that, people everywhere started wearing flip-flops with all types of outfits. The trend waned for a bit, but recently Havaianas have been making a big comeback with the fashion crowd, thanks in part to the brand introducing new styles, including square-toe and embroidered options. Highly rated Havaianas to shop right now Below, we've rounded up some of Havaianas' most popular offerings — including its classic styles and newer designs. NBC Select Commerce editor Lindsay Schneider has been wearing Havaianas for over 20 years and has a particular fondness for this style. The classic flip-flop features slim straps with a raised monochromatic logo and the brand's signature rice pattern on the sole. The textured bottoms provide traction, and the footbed is cushioned for comfort, according to the brand. 'Of course, they're a consistent summer staple for me, but I also wear them year-round as house shoes/slippers in my apartment,' says Schneider. 'Since they're so slim and lightweight, I also always travel with them — I like wearing them around hotels, in showers that aren't my own, etc.' These flip flops come in a variety of colors — including buttercream, white, black and pink fever. A slightly updated version of their classic style, these flip-flops have a square toe and come in a variety of neutral colors — like black, white and rose. They're made from 100% rubber, have traction to provide grip on wet surfaces and have a cushioned footbed for comfort. Prefer something a little less flip-flop-y looking? This pair has a T-strap that spans the top of your foot and a back strap to keep your foot securely in place. Like all Havaianas, they're made completely from rubber and come in lots of colors (including rose gold, grey steel and black). This style has a 4.2-star average rating from over 13,400 reviews on Amazon. Looking for something a bit dressier? These flip-flops have slimmer straps than the classic style and a decorative crystal square for a touch of bling. They come in black, dark brown and beige and have a 4.5-star average rating from over 135 reviews at Havaianas. Add a little height with these platform flip-flops. They have a wedge-shaped sole and slightly thicker straps to keep your feet secure as you walk. The sandals come in two shades — ballet rose and black — and are available in sizes 5.5 through 10.5. Why trust NBC Select? Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle.
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hysterics at Baby's Reaction Once Mom Finally Comes Home: 'Can't Compete'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A baby's reaction to her mom coming home has left internet users in hysterics. Tanya Dukhovny, 40, was out shopping with their 6-year-old, leaving her husband in charge of baby Zori for three grueling hours. "You name it, I went through it," Rick, 51, told Newsweek. "Three hours of constant screaming, spitting up, aggressive pulling on my beard and face, farting, pooping and a generally dissatisfied attitude." Tanya Dukhovny wearing a pink hoodie holds babyZori, who is smiling and laughing. Tanya Dukhovny wearing a pink hoodie holds babyZori, who is smiling and laughing. @rickdukhovny Babies often show a preference for their mothers, starting at early stages of life. From the final trimester of pregnancy, for example, fetuses are exposed to their mother's voice and scent. Research indicates that infants can distinguish their mother's voice and show a preference for it over others, influenced by amniotic fluid and later by breast milk, becoming a source of comfort and familiarity for a newborn. Despite his best efforts including holding her in different positions, belly massages, singing, dancing and trying every toy they own, nothing could soothe baby Zori until her mom returned home. The couple from California showed the aftermath in a reel on Instagram (@rickdukhovny), along with the caption: "Can't compete with mama." Exhausted and on the verge, Rick says to Zori, "Oh, so now that momma's home, you're OK? Screaming, crying the whole time. You just wanted me to call mommy to come home." Zori, now comfortably cradled in her mom's arms, smiles back and her dad, a sight Rick likened to hearing "angels singing." The three-hour ordeal felt like a test to the father of five. "I just kept telling myself, 'It will be over soon, it will be over soon.' I definitely thought back to the survival shows I've watched like Survivor and Alone, and that helped me get through it," Rick told Newsweek. The clip, viewed more than 1.6 million times on Instagram, received hundreds of comments, with many users leaving laugh-cry emoji in the comments section. "You can tell that baby was drained from all that tantruming," one user commented. "The dog even said thank god you're back," another posted. As for why Zori immediately calmed down in her mother's arms, Rick has his own theories: "Mama will always be [number] one no matter what us dads try to do because they are the most loving and probably just plain smell better," he told Newsweek. "I'm sure the delicious organic milk she makes on demand doesn't hurt either, but mama is the best, softest and most loving of us all," he said.
Mint
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The rise of the controversial $690 flip flop
Everyone's in a tizzy over flip flops. The humble slide—so essential in Brazil that it's considered an inflation-protected necessity, like beans and rice—is transcending its utilitarian roots to become the it-shoe of the moment. Some luxury brands are charging over $1,000 for a pair of thong sandals that aren't exactly office-appropriate. 'Classic rubber flip flops are the shoe of the summer," said Christina 'Tinx" Najjar, a Los Angeles and New York influencer whose first novel, 'Hotter in the Hamptons," comes out May 6. But must they be fancy? As a flip-flop devotee, Najjar has versions from both Havaianas, the Brazilian budget standby, as well as luxury thong sandals from The Row. 'I completely understand why they're so divisive," she said of the designer pair. She was initially reluctant to spend the money on them but was relieved to find she wore them constantly. While Havaianas (which made its debut in 1962 and were inspired by Japanese Zori sandals) are still a go-to worldwide, the flip-flop market has exploded in recent years. Designer thong sandals were already a thing in the '90s, when Jean Paul Gaultier collaborated with Havaianas and Calvin Klein sent them down the runway. Today's resurgence includes popular styles like Toteme's croc-effect leather thong ($480), simple leather Kinto slide (around $170), The Row's haute-rubber Dune sandal ($690) and Bottega Veneta's $1,000-plus options. Some are visibly luxe, like Bottega's leather-and-chain braided Dot version, while the Dune is made of humble cotton grosgrain and rubber. Fans say the just-so design of higher-end models is worth the price. Najjar's flip-flop style icon is Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who wore simple black thongs with her Calvin Klein-heavy wardrobe in the 1990s. The new wave of flip-flop it-girls are channeling that era's styling: minima list designer suits and slacks rendered a little more casual with the most casual of shoes. When the former French Vogue chief Emmanuelle Alt was a young fashion editor at 20 Ans magazine in the '90s, she published a list of her essential items. Alongside a Rolex watch and Helmut Lang slacks are black plastic flip flops: 'They're easy, chic and sexy," she wrote. Today, pretty much every Pinterest-drunk influencer from Cartagena to Copenhagen is attempting the same tailoring and flip-flop outfits that rose to prominence in the '90s. The idea is to turn a basic into an intentional look—less 'I'm going to the pool" and more 'I'm going to Nobu." If you're not Zoë Kravitz, striking that balance can be tricky. The blogger Sarah Knuth posted a video of her flip-flopped feet with the caption: 'When you wear your little black flip flops in a Mary-Kate Olsen, 'Sex and the City,' casual chic way and not a dorm shower, lazy girl way." Flip-flop proponents caution that even with high-end versions, well-groomed feet are essential. 'You definitely want to have a good pedicure," said Dawn Klohs, co-owner of the A'maree's luxury boutique in Newport Beach, Calif., which does a brisk business in flip flops. 'And good heels. There's nothing worse than someone's heels that aren't pedicured also." When and where flip flops are appropriate is a city-to-city question. Linoy Friedman of What People Wear, who photographs street style around the world, said that when she had recently traveled to Copenhagen, nearly every girl was wearing Havanas. It's a look that felt familiar to her because growing up in Tel Aviv, thongs were everywhere. When she first arrived in New York City, people would tell her, 'You can't ever wear flip flops around here. It's disgusting." Though the shoes are more accepted, and even considered chic, on today's city streets, many draw the line at corporate offices, the vermin-infested subway and more formal evenings. 'I don't want to see the dogs out at a black-tie event," Najjar said. Designer Anna McLaren also grew up wearing flip flops everywhere in Australia. So when she created her Melbourne brand it was a no-brainer to include an elevated leather thong that she knew she'd wear every day herself. She said 'it just kind of ticked along" until last year when it 'all of a sudden went boom." Today, she can't keep her leather thong styles in stock. 'It's our bestseller and has been getting quite a bit of buzz." The shoes, which sell internationally and are frequently sold out on Net-a-Porter and Mytheresa, seem to be hitting the sweet spot for women who are ready to graduate from a casual flip-flop but don't want to spend over $500 for luxury models. At A'maree's, the highest-end flip flops are a hit. The Californian boutique, which was one of the first retailers to carry The Row, is perfectly placed in the Venn diagram overlap between 'casual" and 'rich." The Row's Dune flip-flop is flying off the shelves, along with similarly high-end models from Marsèll and Phoebe Philo. Klohs said The Row's Dune would sell out this season: 'We wish we could have more." When two shoppers wandered into the store while we were chatting, Klohs asked them about their thoughts on the fancy flip-flop. The women said they were 'all for it." Klohs agreed, 'It's a good investment, especially when you're putting on the same shoe every day." She asked the well-heeled shoppers what they thought of the Dune's $690 price tag. 'That's not bad," one woman answered. 'I thought it was more!" Write to Rory Satran at
