Flip-Flops Season Has Officially Sprung: Zendaya, Kylie, and Hailey Are On-Board

Reported by Vogue.

Spring dressing is supposed to be complicated—that's literally the job description of a transitional season. One day you're layering a knit; the next you're squinting in direct sun, wondering why you didn't wear sandals. Most celebrities acknowledge this by hedging their bets: a mix of cozy pieces and breezy ones, worn in careful rotation. But a handful of A-listers are over it. According to Vogue, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Zendaya have collectively decided that spring means one thing—flip-flops, full stop.

This isn't about poolside lounging. This is about wearing basic black thong sandals to dinner in Los Angeles, to street-style moments in New York, to casual outings with rumored husbands. The move feels deliberately anti-fashion-moment, which somehow makes it the most fashion thing possible. Kylie paired hers with a leather top from her brand Khy and jeans at Sushi Park, the kind of effortless pairing that says "I'm too cool to try." Hailey went the quiet-luxury route: white crewneck, blue straight-leg denim, flat black sandal. Zendaya wore a black platform version with white wide-legs and a knit casually draped—the rare case where a flip-flop actually reads as intentional rather than an afterthought.

The Anti-Sneaker Statement

What's interesting is how these three are positioning the flip-flop: not as beachwear, but as the ultimate errand shoe with edge. There's something sleeker about a flat sandal than a sneaker—dressier, even, in its simplicity. It's comfort that doesn't broadcast comfort. It's the kind of quiet confidence that makes people second-guess their own shoe choices.

The trend isn't entirely new. A few years ago, elevated flip-flop heels had their moment. But this iteration strips away the drama. It's flatter, more discreet, decidedly less architectural. The price range is refreshingly democratic: grab a pair from any fast-fashion retailer for under $30, or if you're feeling The Row energy, splurge on their $600 version (yes, Jennifer Lawrence and Dakota Johnson have). Either way, you're committing to the same principle: sometimes the most stylish thing you can do is stop trying so hard. The flip-flop season is here, and it's winning precisely because it refuses to perform.

Read the original at Vogue.