Overview
- Fashion outlets report flip-flops have moved from poolside gear to a go-to choice for fashion insiders entering summer 2026.
- Chloé, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry and Dries Van Noten presented elevated pairs on the spring/summer runways.
- The trend now splits into clear styles, including kitten-heel, platform and flatform, minimalist white, two-tone, wedge, jelly, dressy leather, higher heels and embellished.
- High-street brands are selling lookalikes at lower prices, with picks from Massimo Dutti, Marks & Spencer, Zara and Reformation.
- Designers add distinct touches that shape how people will wear them, from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s velvet platforms at Balenciaga to sequined Dries Van Noten styles fit for festivals.