Once considered sartorial sacrilege reserved for beach trips and beach trips alone, we’ve found ourselves once again falling victim to fashion’s trend cycle, 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 yet another summer carried on the soles of the slinky shoe style. The simple sandal was everywhere last season, and they’re set to be back with a vengeance this spring and summer.
Whether it’s a maxi dress and blazer pairing or chic set of tailored trousers, fashion’s elite are 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.
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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.
Crystal Arch Support Thong
$45 at Archies
A.Emery Kinto Sandals
$259 at Mytheresa
Toteme Leather Flip Flops
$835 at Net-A-Porter
Sally Black Speckle
$179.95 at Tony Bianco
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
$130 at The Iconic
Raye Paloma Flip Flop
$161 at REVOLVE
Nelson Made Ida Mini
$329 at David Jones
The Heeled Thong
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.
J’Adior Heeled Thong
$1,550 at Dior
Yankie Mules
$94.95 at Novo
Aura Flip Slop Wedge
$995 at Christopher Esber
Valencia 50 Heels
$620 at Studio Amelia
