Yeah, you read it right first time.
There is a “fashion” retailer in the US that wants you to pay $AU1500 for a pair of flip-flops — what we call “thongs” down here in Oz.
OK, so they’re made of Italian calfskin leather and they have some nice embossed gold lettering to tickle the balls of your feet … for a while, though those lovely letters will melt away the first day you slip them on … but what the hey?
And if you are thinking about coughing up your hard-earned — $US890 if you’re buying in Orange Jesus dollars — just head on over to The Row where you can see the full range on offer – in rubber and leather – and they’ll be happy to swipe your card — literally as well as figuratively.
Thanks also go out to the folk at The Styles Desk over at the New York Times who dug up these duds from the depths of the interwebs.
The Row is apparently the brainchild of The Olsen Twins — remember them?
The Row’s collections also explore the strength of simplistic shapes that speak to discretion and are based on uncompromising quality … Focusing on exceptional fabrics, impeccable details, and precise tailoring, the house combines a timeless perspective with subtle attitudes which form an irreverent classic signature.
Bla-di-blah-di-blather …
When I read the piece earlier today I immediately thought, “Uh Oh, April Fool’s Day prank,” and moved on.
But something niggled away at the back of my brain … maybe … ergh, maybe not?
Check the New York Times piece for yourself and let me know what you think in the comments section below.
Meanwhile, if I was minded to pick up a pair of flip-flops I’d most likely head over to K-Mart, where I can pick up a perfectly serviceable pair of single-pluggers in “Brn Choc” for $18:00 if I want to splash out or I can pick up a pair of “Everyday Thongs” for $1:50 if I’m feeling really cheap …
Meanwhile, I’m gonna flick this one to my good friend at RefashionedHippie over at Insta – she’ll have a better idea than me how to deal with this shit …
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