Once considered sartorial sacrilege reserved for beach trips and beach trips alone, we’ve found ourselves falling victim to fashion’s trend cycle once more, wanting for a pair of thongs. Yes, thongs.
In keeping with the ‘90s resurgence that’s had the style set in a chokehold, thongs are well and truly back.
If our northern hemisphere counterparts are anything to go by, we’re heading for a summer carried on the soles of the slinky shoe style. The simple sandal was everywhere in months past, particularly on the streets of Fashion Week. Whether it’s a maxi dress and blazer pairing or chic set of tailored trousers, fashion’s elite were pairing their summer thongs with everything.
Trust us when we say, you’re going to want to spend your summer in these. Scroll on for our picks of the best thongs to shop now.
The Elevated Thong
When it comes to fashion-forward thongs, dainty and sleek are the status quo–two descriptors that could be the difference between looking like you’ve paid a visit to the office lost-and-found box after breaking a heel and minimalistic summer chic.
Look for delicate straps and barely-there soles (sorry to our podiatrists) in on-trend jelly materials, shiny patents or classic neutrals.
Jo Flip Flop
$400 at Christopher Esber
Solei Sea Indie Sandal
$88 at Revolve
Senso Bowie III
$220 at The Iconic
Leather Sandals
$139.95 at MNG
The Square Toe Thong
There’s something about a square-toe shoe that just feels luxe. They’re sharp, tailored if you will, and in the realm of thongs that’s exactly the edge you need to make the footwear office, bar or brunch appropriate.
Havianas Slim Square
$44.95 at The Iconic
Tkees Lily Square Toe Flip Flop
$122 at Revolve
Nelly Sandal
$79 at Elka Collective
A.Emery Kinto Sandals
$230 at MyTheresa
The Heeled Thong
Vogue writer and fashion consultant Liana Satenstein couldn’t have said it better when she described the heel thong as “the most disgustingly sexy shoe”.
Akin to the lingerie of the footwear world, they’re slinky, revealing and oh so 90s.Swiftly adopted by the style set amid the Y2K resurgence, we’ve seen the style championed by the likes of Phoebe Philo, Gia Borghini and JW Anderson.
Gia Borghini Padded Heeled Sandal
$857 at Farfetch
Alias Mae Aisha Wedge Heels
$239.95 at The Iconic
Flip Flop Sandals
$389 at St Agni
Wildfire Tower Heel
$60 at The Iconic
