The best flip flops have graduated from beachwear to a fashion-girl favourite

Dress flip flops up or down this summer, whether in the city or by the coast - (Jessica Burrell/Daisy Lester/The Standard)

While once synonymous with summer holidays and beach attire, the best flip-flops have graduated to the fashion crowd.

The summer sandal’s sartorial ascension arguably began with The Row’s Dune rubber thong sandal – but more humble Havaianas styles have proved equally popular. The £35 rubber flip-flops are now as ubiquitous in the city as they are at the coast.