Each season, without fail, a pair of shoes breaks away from the pack and emerges as the most covetable silhouette. Though you may think it’s too soon to call what will be this year’s summer footwear staple, fashion insiders have already been quietly showing allegiance to a very specific style: A.Emery's Kinto flip-flops.
For the uninitiated, A.Emery is a Melbourne-based ready-to-wear and accessories label that’s silently taken up real estate in wardrobes of the most tasteful dressers around. With a distinctive and minimalist design philosophy, the brand combines contemporary shapes and sumptuous fabrics to create a refined collection of everyday essentials.
Of course, those with a penchant for the finer things in life will be well aware of the label’s best-selling Jalen sandals, which feature a single toe strap and criss-crossing straps that casually wrap around the ankle. Now, it's back with another chic sandal, and it’s already garnering quite the sophisticated devotees. Earlier this week, Hailey Bieber stepped out for a casual date night in Beverly Hills wearing the black colourway. She paired the sleek slip-on shoes with stovepipe jeans, a vintage sweatshirt and accessories from Jessica McCormack.
Elsewhere in L.A., Elsa Hosk made A.Emery Kinto flip-flops a crucial part of her maternity wardrobe, taking to Instagram to showcase a multitude of looks whilst wearing the suede style. Though it’s hard to think that any pair of flip-flops could come close to rivalling the fervour that surrounded The Row’s red-and-black Dune flip-flops, these concurrent sightings prove that the Kinto is already cementing itself as a worthy contender. Quietly understated and ultra chic, they also demonstrate that flip-flops aren’t just a fleeting trend, but something worth investing in.
Priced at £130, they’re expertly crafted in India from smooth leather that'll soften with each wear, have wide thong straps and squared-off toes. And given their Australian origins, you know that they’re designed by people intimately familiar with translating shoes from the bustling city to the balmy coast with aplomb. The only caveat worth mentioning is that they’re selling out incredibly fast—which should come as no surprise given their appeal. So, without further ado, pick up a pair for yourself and prepare for endless compliments.
Shop A.Emery Kinto Flip-Flops
Relaxed and refined in equal measure.
The textured lizard-effect embossing makes these an incredibly premium option.
Offered in five plus shades, each is in high demand and on the brink of selling out.
This suede iteration translates perfectly for all seasons.
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