Gigi Hadid braved the rain in New York City on Wednesday in a pair of bright orange flip-flops to celebrate her partnership with Havaianas at a party with guests including Olivia Palermo and Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele.
Alongside Havaianas, the model hosted a launch event at Altro Paradiso in celebration of her vintage-inspired campaign, which was brought to life at the event with a sunset-hued branded setting and authentic Brazilian touches.
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Hadid was revealed as a global brand ambassador for the flip-flop brand in March, and she debuted her creative director title at Wednesday’s celebratory launch.
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Hadid paired her vibrant thong sandals with Marc Jacobs’ Sculptural Gem Tweed dress, a mini-length sleeveless dress embellished with hand-applied gemstones of various colors and sizes against a white tweed backdrop. As Marc Jacobs describes, the dress takes inspiration from “the doll-like proportions” showcased on the fall 2024 runway. The silhouette features a high neck, a narrow waist, and an A-line skirt.
As for her shoes, Hadid modeled the Slim Square flip-flops, which are part of her upcoming codesigned capsule collection with the brand. Slated for release in June, the collection looks to infuse high-fashion flip-flops with a retro spin.
“To be the Havaianas global ambassador is surreal,” Hadid told WWD exclusively. “Growing up at the beach, I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t wearing this summer staple. I’m excited to be working with this team and I love that Havaianas is making a comeback.”
In addition to a square-toe silhouette, the sandals Hadid wore feature warm sunset colors, as well as the model’s signature on the sole.
Among her numerous ambassadorships, Hadid also runs her cashmere brand, Guest in Residence, which recently collaborated with Madhappy.