Starck for Ipanema

This summer’s must-have bears the signature of Philippe Starck and Brazilian fashion brand Ipanema: a 100% recyclable sandal available in over 48 combinations.

Brazilian shoe brand Ipanema has partnered with Philippe Starck for I a Spring/Summer 2016 collection that reimagines footwear. Starck imagined an organic design to re-envision a collection of sandals, in four distinct models, offered in a myriad of 12 colors each – 48 total combinations.

Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016

The collection’s palette is a blend of neutral and citrus tones including white, black, smoke, acid yellow, orange, rose, transparent yellow, and transparent orange. Ipanema with Starck was developed with 30% recycled materials and is 100% recyclable. To achieve Starck’s designs, Ipanema adapted its industrial process to one that is more manual and artisanal. The production process employs proprietary plastique injection technique.

Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016
Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016
Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016
Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016
Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016
Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016
Philippe Starck, flip-flops for Ipanema, 2016