For years, strappy sandals have dominated warm-weather fashion. Now, celebrities are showing renewed interest in a much simpler alternative: flip-flops.

At the British Grand Prix, Adele paired a graphic T-shirt and loose black trousers with black flip-flops, choosing one of this summer’s biggest footwear trends. Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence have also been seen wearing refined flip-flop styles in recent months, reflecting the style’s growing popularity beyond the beach.

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As simple, everyday fashion continues to grow in popularity, flip-flops are making a comeback. Their clean design and versatility make them easy to style for a wide range of outfits.

Why It Works Now

Many brands have updated the classic flip-flop with features aimed at improving comfort and everyday wearability. As demand, for comfortable footwear grows, brands are introducing flip-flops that offer more support and durability than earlier versions.

Dr. Zahra McDonald of MyPod Podiatry has said that well-designed flip-flops with proper arch support can provide more comfort than traditional flat styles. Combined with improved construction, those updates have helped position flip-flops as an everyday footwear option rather than a style reserved for the beach.

They also pack flat, pair with tailored trousers as well as denim, and require zero styling effort, qualities that align with how people are dressing in 2026.

The Styles to Know

For a look closest to Adele’s, the Archies Arch Support Flip-Flops ($40) offer a slim thong strap and monochromatic finish. The silhouette reads polished, not poolside, and has been spotted on Katie Holmes and Jennifer Aniston as well.

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The closest match to Adele’s outfit is the FitFlop iQushion Flip-Flops (from $30, was $38). The slim profile mirrors her pair, while the cushioned construction is built to hold up through long days on your feet.

More Options by Price

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Budget: Mazeskin Flat Thong Sandals, from $10

Everyday staple: Havaianas Slim-Square Flip-Flops, from $32 (was $34)

Cushioned comfort: Crocs Kadee II Flip-Flops, $25

Recovery support: Shevalues Orthopedic Recovery Flip-Flops, $19 (was $24).

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With Adele, Zendaya, and Jennifer Lawrence wearing them to everything from public appearances to downtime, their growing popularity speaks for itself: practical footwear can hold its own in 2026. And with options starting at $10, updating your summer rotation is an easy swap to make before the season ends.

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Ralph Lauren returned to Milan Fashion Week for the first time in over 20 years to present the Spring 2027 menswear collections, featuring both Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren together on one runway. The show took place at Palazzo Ralph Lauren on June 19, 2026, during the first day of Milan Men’s Fashion Week.

The ready-to-wear pieces include tailored trousers, plaids patterns, chic suit jackets, and distressed denim. The collection consists of 78 looks divided into two parts: Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren.

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Purple Label opened with navy double-breasted suits, single-breasted patch-pocket tailored version alongside beige and cream separates. Band-collar shirts and utility jackets were worn with silk-linen suits in deep indigos and sandy neutrals. A dinner jacket made from patched denim was a standout feature, part of a capsule collaboration with Japanese design house Kuon using the boro technique.

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Polo Ralph Lauren brought madras checks, cricket, patchwork, and varsity staples in colourful, textured combinations. The prep-inspired chapter featured double-breasted jackets worn with madras shirts, camo field trousers paired with evening slippers, and denim layered over waistcoats.

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The colour story is composed of navy, forest green, sun yellow, stone, khaki, and camo olive. The palette root to the origin approach was backed by a collection of faded blue trouser and Western belts.

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The final look was a hand-embroidered patchwork varsity that closed the show. The collection incorporated the boro technique, a centuries-old Japanese textile practice of mending and patching worn-out fabrics, through the Kuon collaboration. Jewelry and sunglasses drew from vintage rodeo buckles and Art Deco prints.

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Ralph Lauren drew on signature craftsmanship, heritage, and collegiate style. The collection balanced classic American style with contemporary fits, featuring wider trousers proportions. Purple Label emphasized navy, indigo, and tactile surfaces with handcrafted details, while Polo pushed into a more playful register with rugby shirts, madras, camo trousers, field parkas, rowing blazers, gingham, and oversized bottoms.

The show was inspired by collegiate style and the gentleman athlete, with Ralph Lauren describing it as (“Dream Racers”). The brand doubled down on Milan as its permanent menswear runway, delivering timeless American luxury with elevated sporting aesthetics.

The presentation brought together purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren on a single runway, highlighting the brand’s continued focus on tailoring, sportswear influences, and heritage craftsmanship

Not long ago, the idea of Dubai as a streetwear city would have raised eyebrows. The city was known for luxury malls and designer labels, not the community-driven culture that streetwear grows from. That has changed.

The shift traces back to SOLE DXB, a festival that began in 2011 as a small sneaker fair expecting a modest crowd but drew nearly 1,000 attendees. By 2015, it had moved into Dubai Design District as a three-day event with hip-hop artists, exclusive drops, and a marketplace. From its stalls, a generation of local brands emerged with something to say. Here are four of them.

Shabab Intl.

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Founded in 2014 by photographer Chebmoha, Shabab Intl. Its designs blend elements of cultural nostalgia with visual influences from regional cartoons and animation. it communicates through restraint and references that feel personal.

Its collaborations include a 2023 London pop-up with Hassan Hajjaj’s Andy Wahloo in support of disaster relief in Morocco and Libya, a Persian-inspired T-shirt with Berenjak Dubai, and tour merchandise with Canadian-Bahraini duo Majid Jordan featuring Arabic script and visuals from their music videos. Dua Lipa has worn the brand.

SN3 Studio

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Founded by three friends, Ahmed Shareef, Abdallah Abbas, and Mahdi Jali. SN3 Studio builds its work around Sudanese heritage. Its Children of the Nile collection centers on the River Nile as a civilisational reference point. The brand plans to produce its collections entirely in Sudan, from cotton T-shirts to artisan printing, as a commitment to keeping traditional craft alive.

Precious Trust

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Founded in 2018 by Algerian designer Wathek Allal, Precious Trust works with graphics, cuts, and hand-dyed pieces drawn from North African street culture. The label has built a following in Dubai and beyond, known for its spare aesthetic and the fact that it is produced locally with fairly paid tailors. It has shown at SOLE DXB and collaborated with SN3 Studio.

Peace Venue

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Founded by UAE designer Abdullah and Dubai-based creatives. Peace Venue works in loose silhouettes, graphic T-shirts, and statement pieces. The brand partners with local artists and makers, and debuted its latest collection at SOLE DXB.

With residents from more than 200 nationalities, Dubai has become a place where creative influences intersect naturally. From Arabic calligraphy paired with Japanese design sensibilities to Gulf heritage reimagined through South American aesthetics, cultural fusion is part of the city’s identity. These four brands demonstrate that some of the most exciting fashion emerging from the Gulf is being designed and produced at home.

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