Nothing says “hello summer” like buying a new pair of Havaianas flip flops! And if Mr Stiletto himself, Christian Louboutin, says “Every woman should own three pairs of shoes – high heels, flat shoes and Havaianas.” who are we to argue?

With a stunning variety of any imaginable colour and design you could dream of ready to cradle your feet in utter comfort, Havaianas are now offering a new type of flip-flop experience – summer cool meets high fashion. Legendary Italian fashion house Missoni – known for their zig-zag designs – recently teamed up with Havaianas and created a stunning range of sandals and espadrilles beautifully designed with their signature print. No word yet if these lookers will be available in South Africa – but for now, here are a few pictures to get you ready for a flip floppin’ summer.

Visuals from www.net-a-porter.com.