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Category: CULTURE

Havaianas heeled flip-flop launch

Entities: Havaianas · Denmark · Kitten Heel · Maria Fernanda Albuquerque · Pandora

Overview

In early August 2026, Brazilian sandal maker Havaianas unveiled the Kitten Heel, a low-heel flip-flop that retains the classic rubber thong sole while adding an asymmetric kitten heel. The model debuted on the Studio Constance Spring-Summer 2027 runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, offered in black, off-white, and vivid green and promoted in collaboration with Studio Constance.

Organisers highlighted the shoe as one of the season’s most talked-about items, noting it as a key highlight of the Spring/Summer 2027 edition. The event, which emphasized functional, sustainable, and experimental fashion, showcased the Kitten Heel as a bridge between beachwear and high fashion. The debut coincided with the fashion week’s 20th anniversary and a strong emphasis on inclusive casting and low-waste production. Street-style influencers, such as Emili Sindlev, quickly adopted the shoe, contributing to the event's highly shareable identity.

Social-media response was mixed: some praised the fashion-forward blend of beach comfort and heel silhouette, while others labeled it one of the year’s most controversial releases. The launch formed part of a broader wave of new footwear announced that week, including Reebok’s Angel Reese-Barbie basketball shoe, Converse’s premium First String Jack Purcell revival, and Adidas’ Pokémon-themed anniversary collection.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] Havaianas launched a new model called Kitten Heel with a low asymmetric heel. (existing)
[● 5 SOURCES] The Kitten Heel debuted at Copenhagen Fashion Week during the Studio Constance Spring‑Summer 2027 show. (existing)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Kitten Heel is available in black, off‑white and intense green colors. (existing)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Kitten Heel retains the rubber sole and Havaianas logo on the strap. (existing)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Kitten Heel was presented in collaboration with Studio Constance. (new)
[● 3 SOURCES] The launch generated strong social‑media interest. (existing)
[● 2 SOURCES] Copenhagen Fashion Week 2027 celebrated its 20th anniversary and ran for five days. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] The spring‑summer 2027 collections featured designers such as Stine Goya, By Malene Birger, Baum und Pferdgarten and OpéraSport. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Belts were highlighted as a major street‑style accessory for the season. (multiple articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Under‑30‑Euro flip‑flops became a popular footwear choice on Copenhagen streets during the week. (multiple articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Brazilian artist Paulo Ricardo Campos installed a six‑metre artwork in The King’s Garden during the week. (multiple articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Participating brands were required to use at least 60 % recycled or sustainably sourced materials. (multiple articles)

Timeline

4 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Havaianas debuts heeled flip‑flop as global shoe brands unveil new models
Havaianas unveiled a heeled flip‑flop at Copenhagen Fashion Week, while Reebok, Converse and Adidas rolled out new shoes, including a Barbie‑Angel Reese basketball sneaker and a Pokémon‑themed collection.
6 days ago

[CULTURE] 36 sources
Copenhagen Fashion Week showcases SS27 trends and footwear innovations
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 showcased key trends including leather jackets, lace, and tonal looks, highlighted by the debut of Havaianas' first kitten-heel flip-flops.

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