STYLE WATCH: Sexy flip-flops

2009/11/02

WHO
Ipanema Premium

WHAT A wide selection of comfortable, fashionable flip-flops and sandals from the Brazilian brand made famous by its native beach babe — international supermodel Gisele Bundchen. Drawing inspiration from a steaming mix of cool bars, hot clubs and sexy beach culture on the endless white, sandy strip of Ipanema beach in southern Rio de Janeiro, this Premium range of tropical footwear comes in four exciting styles with a choice of graphic prints in bright, lively colours on PVC soles that are moulded in a special way to guarantee a padded anatomic foot-bed for extra comfort. The straps are narrow and all materials used are 100 per cent synthetic which are vegetarian-friendly.

The Sand Premium sandal features a fashionable mix of metallic and clear straps that are adjustable at the ankle with a choice of dark or light patterned soles while the Thong Premium flip-flops have broader straps in five colourful soles. More clashes of strap colour and gorgeous prints can be found on the Solar Premium while the Fern Premium features standard straps spiced up with similar lively prints.

WHY If you love easy, comfortable tropical footwear with a fashionable twist, these Ipanema footwear are probably what you are looking for. The brand’s buttersoft material and wide selection of trendy styles that evoke the fun and magic from the fabulous Brazilian beaches make them the ideal accessory to wear on the beach or with a stunning summer dress or shorts in the city. And the best part is when the footwear has finally flopped, the moulded, expanded PVC is totally recyclable and environmentally friendly.

WHERE Stadium, Studio R and Royal Sporting House outlets nationwide.

WHEN Available now. Prices start at RM54.90

The fashionable mix of metallic and clear straps with added sparkle on the Sand Premium sandal.