Yet Brazil's Havaianas brand took the humble flip-flop to new heights. The company behind them was sold earlier this week for $1bn (£780m). Selling about 200 million pairs every year, it had ...

And I’m far from alone: the chunky flip-flop is one of fashion’s most coveted items this season, thanks in part to two other 00s stars, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Olsen twins are the ...