I Found It: The Only Denim Trend That Makes Flip-Flops Look Sophisticated Instead of Cheap

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Flip-flops get a bad rep. They're thought of as cheap and are often only worn for dorm showers or hot sand. Plus, if you live in New York, people will likely quietly shame you for wearing them anywhere besides the two previously mentioned locations, especially if you're on the subway. Yet they're also one of 2025's top footwear trends. Luxury brands like The Row, Prada, and more are making designer pairs, and celebrities—including Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez, and Hailey Bieber—are frequenting them in California, Italy, and, yes, New York.

Combined, they've proven that flip-flops can be chic and sophisticated when styled correctly. Think tailored trousers, sundresses, and white poplin skirts. But jeans? If you want to wear jeans with flip-flops this summer and still look elegant, there's only one denim style that'll work, and Kendall Jenner just showed us how it's done.

Kendall Jenner was spotted at Sushi Park in West Hollywood for dinner with Hailey Bieber dressed in a blue striped button-down, white tee, dark denim, and flip-flops.

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On Kendall Jenner: The Row Dune Classic Sandal ($690) and bag; Polo Ralph Lauren Chino Sport Cap ($50)

Jenner was spotted leaving West Hollywood's popular celebrity sushi restaurant Sushi Park after dinner with Bieber wearing the ultimate lazy luxury ensemble, including a blue button-down shirt worn open with a white tee underneath, a navy-blue Polo Ralph Lauren baseball cap, and a black shoulder bag by The Row. She also styled a pair of structured dark-wash jeans and black The Row flip-flops, a duo that perfectly balances each other. The shoes are casual, and the dark and rigid nature of the almost-raw denim adds a level of formality to the outfit. As a result, a dinner-appropriate ensemble appears, flip-flops (and baseball cap) and all.

Just like that, Jenner debuted the perfect jeans-and-flip-flop outfit for summer 2025. Scroll down to shop the pairing and get her look.

Shop dark-wash jeans and flip-flops for summer:

Eliza Huber
Eliza Huber
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Eliza Huber is currently the Associate Editorial Director at Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2021 as a fashion editor after starting her career as a writer at Refinery29, where she worked for four years. During her time at WWW, she launched Go Sports, the publication's sports vertical, and published four (and counting) quarterly issues tied to the WNBA, Formula One, and more. She also created two franchises, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on new seasonal trends, up-and-coming designers, and celebrity style.