Angry over a new advertisement for the famous Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas, the right is trying to get consumers to boycott the iconic flip flops. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports from Rio de Janeiro.

Angry over a new ad campaign for the famous Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas, the right is trying to get consumers to boycott the iconic flip flops.

In today's polarized climate, virtually everything can become a political statement, even something as seemingly neutral as ...

For decades, Havaianas flip-flops have been a beloved global symbol of Brazilian culture, worn by millions of people each day. They are now ensnared in a political fight. By Ana Ionova Reporting from ...

Son of jailed former Brazilian president says spokesperson for ‘national symbol’ sandals is ‘openly left wing’ Leaderless since its figurehead was jailed for attempting a coup, Brazil’s far right has ...

Flight attendants and travel experts agree that there's one kind of shoe that you should never wear on a plane—and they could also put your safety at risk. Flip-flops are a staple for any beach ...

Havaianas has partnered with Zellerfeld for limited, 3D-printed flip-flops The design fuses Havaianas’ classic shape with Zellerfeld’s intricate, 3D-printed lattice structure The collab releases on ...

This may have been the summer without a unifying trend, but it was undeniably the season of the flip flop. Once confined to the beach, the silhouette took over city streets, luxury campaigns and ...

A famed Roman villa offers a surprising find of a flip-flop-like sandal shown in ancient mosaics. Archaeologists continue to excavate what was once a luxurious residence in Sicily, Italy. The ...

Kylie Jenner’s summer of flip-flops just got a lot weirder. After sticking to your standard flip-flops during a getaway in Italy last month, the apex influencer has decided to delve deeper into the ...