Havaianas

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Havaianas (pronounced ah-vai-YAH-nas) is a Brazilian sandal brand (also known as Flip-flop) that is exported internationally, for example, being featured at the popular Urban Outfitters store chain in the United States. Since their creation in 1962, more than two billion pairs have been manufactured.

Havaianas' design is inspired by the Japanese rice straw and wood zori sandals used with kimono. They employ a simple, functional design, sometimes featuring a small symbol such as the Brazilian flag on the strap. The name Havaianas, Portuguese for Hawaiians, refers to the popular vacation destination.

There are several types of Havaianas, ranging from the traditional flat-heeled model similar to the one pictured here to platforms.

Havaianas are produced by São Paulo Alpargatas SA.

[edit] External links

• http://www.havaianas.com (Official Website)
• http://www.havaianasphilippines.com (philippine website)
• http://www.havaianas.it (Italian Official Website)
• http://havienut.blogspot.com (havaianatics)
• http://nathanmusicfreak.blogspot.com (havaianatics)
• http://stores.ebay.co.uk/THE-HAVAIANAS-STORE The Havaianas Store UK