Laura Harrier Wore the Uncomplicated Sandals I Just Picked Up at M&S for £15

Summer's sun is finally glaring down, and many of us are beginning to feel a little frazzled in the face of rising temperatures. Laura Harrier, however, has taken the warm weather in her stride and has been styling an enviable rotation of summer classics and rising trends over the past few weeks.
Taking to Marseille, France last week, the actor stuck to a warm weather wardrobe full of hero buys that she could rely on across her holidays. As with any trip abroad, you're almost guaranteed to do more walking than normal and thus flat shoes are a must. And on Harrier's radar (and feet) was one very sophisticated looking sandal.
We all know that flip flops are considered a summertime staple but what's interesting is that, for 2024, we're seeing more elevated flip flops than ever before. By "elevated" I mean more premium options than the rubber and foam we're used to. Now, it's all about leather pairs (be they vegan or real) and, in place of the chunky straps that are normally found on flip flops, we're seeing daintier, thiner styles come to the fore. Naturally, it was the elegant flip flop that caught Harrier's attention, but also my own.
Like so many cult pieces this year, the elevated flip flop can be chartered back to The Row, whose £860 leather pairs have been cropping up on countless celebrities this summer (although I'm yet to see any confirmation, I have a suspicion that Harrier might be wearing this very style). While I always advocate in buying an original designer piece if you can afford to, I do understand that £860 might feel a little steep for a pair of flip flops. This is why I was so excited when I saw that Marks & Spencer has some elevated flip flops of a very similar design for just £15.
I had seen them online previously but, as I should have known at the time, they sold out fast. Then, when I was in my local M&S store last week, I found a shelf with six or so pairs left on it, one of which was fortunately my size. With a cushioned sole, they're extremely comfortable, while the vegan leather finish and thin straps give them the same refined quality of Harrier's. Now, I know what you're thinking—what good is it telling you about the best flip flops I've ever bought if they're sold out? Well, it's your lucky day, as they've just been restocked.
Knowing how quickly M&S's leather-look flip flops sold last time, this isn't a style to pause on. Scroll on to shop elevated flip flops for every budget, starting with my beloved M&S pair.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST ELEVATED FLIP FLOPS:
Don't they look so expensive? Now that they're on offer, too, I might have to invest in a back-up pair.
The square toe design gives these such an elevated finish.
They might look like classic flip flops at first glance, but the thinner straps give them a polished quality.
A pair of Ancient Greek Sandals are at the top of every fashion persons wish lists.
Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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