It might’ve been drizzling in the city, but Gigi Hadid was walking on sunshine this week — literally. On Wednesday night (May 28), the supermodel-slash-style-icon hosted the official launch party for her limited-edition Gigi Hadid x Havaianas collection at Altro Paradiso in NYC, and the vibes? Straight-up flip flop fantasy.
We’re still dreaming about the scene — a vibrant, Brazilian-inspired takeover in the heart of SoHo, where the sunset hues from Gigi’s campaign came to life in the chicest way. From cocktails in pearly seashell martini glasses to charm bar anklet DIYs, the evening was just as effortlessly cool (and fashion-forward!) as Gigi herself. And yes — Celeb Secrets’ Juliet Schroder was on the guest list to witness it all IRL.
The fashion darling arrived in a jaw-dropping bejeweled Marc Jacobs mini dress, paired oh-so-casually with her very own Slim Square Havaianas from the collection. With her signature ‘50s-style blonde bob and that laid-back Cali girl meets vintage glamour aura, Gigi proved — once again — that she’s the reigning queen of cool.
ICYMI: Back in April, we broke the news about Gigi’s sizzling Havaianas campaign (catch up here), where she turned flip flops into 2025’s hottest “it” shoe — and now she’s taking it one step further as the brand’s newly crowned Global Brand Ambassador. Consider this launch party her official coronation!
The collection — dropping just in time for peak summer season this June — blends Havaianas’ Brazilian soul with Gigi’s breezy California aesthetic, resulting in elevated, retro-inspired sandals that are anything but basic. Think: juicy sunset tones, glam pin-up vibes, and Gigi’s personal stamp (literally — her signature is on every sole!).
At the party, Gigi was spotted chatting it up with major fashion forces like Olivia Palermo and the legendary Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, before heading over to customize her own charm anklet courtesy of Susan Alexandra. Between the ultra-chic décor, the fashion-girl crowd, and Gigi absolutely glowing as host, it felt more like a VIP summer soirée than just a shoe launch.
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And trust us — Juliet came home raving about the energy, the aesthetic, and (of course) the flip flops. So whether you’re beach-bound or brunching in the city, make room in your closet — because this collab is about to take over your summer wardrobe one comfy, cute step at a time.
The Gigi Hadid x Havaianas collection hits stores this June — and yes, we’ll be first in line to snag them all. Be sure to check out some of our favorite moments from the night by watching our highlight reel below.
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