Originally inspired by the traditional japanese flip flop "zori", Havaianas quickly became, in their lauching in 1962, a national symbol of Brazil which the tourists brought back like souvenir of holidays.
In a few years, the favelas brand found out how to take the turn to be the part of the fashionistas accessories.
The key of the success: a patented model, which rests on a "basic recipe", a natural rubber sole and strips.

Havaianas models short story:
The Tradicional model is the very first model created by Havaianas (two-tone blue and white).