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Full disclosure – I’m an Aussie – and we grew up in flip flops – from age 3! I don’t care who you are or where you come from – flip flops(thongs in Australia!) – are a summer essential! So what’s new? We love flip flops that are creative,colorful, fun, inexpensive – and most importantly – disposable – giving the customer a great reason to update season after season! From the top end Burberry & Tory burch – to volume retailers like H&M, Aeropostale and Old Navy (2 pr for $5.00) – flip flops are a vehicle for reinvention. And let’s not forget – Havaianas – the brand that made flip flops ‘cool’ – all over again!

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