Havaianas has released a flip-flop collection with its new global brand ambassador, Brazilian soccer star Vini Jr.
star Vini Jr., and dropped a collection in partnership with the athlete on Monday. The new global initiative in collaboration with the Real Madrid forward is all about centering Brazilian Flair.Vini Jr.
, short for Vinícius Júnior, was born and raised in São Gonçalo, a city in the region of Rio de Janeiro. The 25-year-old plays for the Brazilian national team as well as Real Madrid. The athlete’s connection to the Brazilian flip-flop brand traces back to his childhood, when he participated in the popular trend among Brazilian children of using Havaianas as goalposts while playing streetAlpargatas-owned brand features two exclusive styles influenced by the moments and passions which have molded his story. One style mirrors his passion for video games, capturing the energy and playfulness of the activity in two colorways. The other is inspired by his journey of growing up as a young boy in São Gonçalo, dreaming big and going on to achieve the success he has today.In celebration of Vini Jr.’s roots, the collection launched first exclusively in São Gonçalo from Wednesday to Friday in honor of where his story started. And on this coming Wednesday, the brand is hosting a special celebration in the athlete’s hometown, honoring both his journey and community while emphasizing the link between culture and fashion. Havaianas shared in an official release on the collaboration, “Brazilian Flair is a living expression of identity: one that resonates through creativity, movement and attitude. Rooted in the spirit of a true-life enthusiast and a distinctly Brazilian soul, this energy reflects a way of moving through the world with confidence, joy and authenticity.”. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google WWD and Women's Wear Daily are part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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