Lhe days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, the desire to enjoy the summer is growing exponentially, even from a stylistic point of view. Here then is that next to classic leather slippers and espadrilles evergreen they return i thong sandals, a symbol of the hot season, comfortable for the beach, but also elegant in a jewel version and with a heel. In fact, it is no longer a question of the usual swimming pool shoes, but of It Shoes with a great appeal. Thanks to a chic and contemporary reinterpretation, which has left room for precious materials, unexpected details and elegant nuances. For a summer in flip flops.
From Charlotte York to Jennifer Lawrence
THE thong sandals they experienced unprecedented notoriety between the 1990s and the early 2000s. Self Hilary Duff in the cult series Lizzie McGuire wore them with maxi wedges (recently revived by Coperni), was the queen of Park Avenue Charlotte York aka Kristin Davis in Sex and the City to give the shoe aallure like a true fashionista. Essential, with a low and thin heel, combined with knee-length skirts and white shirts, thong sandals have effectively become a must-have shoe. In recent seasons, the return of this silhouette has been constant and decisive, also thanks to the enormous success of the signature model The Row, maximum expression of minimalism and craftsmanship. And the flip flops at the last Cannes Film Festival were really from The Row Jennifer Lawrence hid under the red Dior dress. An (apparent) contrast that has given an unexpected twist to a high fashion outfit. Bringing the flip flops.
The thong sandals for Summer 2023
This season there is no room for anonymous slippers without personality. The most desired thong sandals of the moment are enriched with sculptural heels and jewel details, making them a candidate for a passe-partout shoe for ceremonies and formal events. Miu Miufor example, signs a model in padded leather with a thick heel, while By Far it adds lists and metal buckles, in full Y2K style. Simon Miller offers an essential yet irresistible sandal, Tory Burch And Proenza Schouler they prefer strappy silhouettes, respectively with a metallic logo and a square toe.
The thong sandal by Gucci with double G and low heel. From her side, Yeah Borghini focuses on sculptural details and delicate nuances, as well as 3.1 Phillip Lim who opts for satin and ruffles. The model to wear from morning to night? The silver ankle strap sandals by Paris Texasperfect both with a pair of jeans or linen trousers, as well as with satin skirts or crochet dresses.
The thong sandals with straps by By Far
Remain with your feet on the ground
The thong sandals in satin by Studio Amelia
You don’t necessarily need a heel to make thong sandals chic and refined footwear. TO Toteme, for example, crocodile-printed leather is enough; to Loewe a monogram detail that does not go unnoticed; to A. EMERY a clean and essential design. Furthermore, the low-cut versions with ankle laces or with straps, in satin or suede, as in the designer models, should not be underestimated Studio Amelia And Doors & Pairs. Even thong sandals in rubber, symbol par excellence of days spent by the sea, have discovered a sophisticated vocation: for Stuart Weitzman thanks to the addition of gems, for Valentino Garavani thanks to the unmistakable rockstud.
Flat or with heels, minimal or opulent, with jeweled or logoed details. For Summer 2023, thong sandals discover their countless identities.
For all tastes.
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