Yet Brazil's Havaianas brand took the humble flip-flop to new heights. The company behind them was sold earlier this week for $1bn (£780m). Selling about 200 million pairs every year, it had ...

The rubber soles on the beach flip flops will survive your kid's and toddler's adventures all summer long Havaianas Flip Flop Sandals: Spreading Brazilian spirit around the world since 1962 with ...