Not only do these conjure a sweet sense of nostalgia for the sunny beach days of our youth, they also happen to be pitch-perfect for a rainy summer like the one we seem to be having. Not only do these conjure a sweet sense of nostalgia for the sunny beach days of our youth, they also happen to be pitch-perfect for a rainy summer like the one we seem to be having. This Givenchy pair (which was even featured recently in Vogue) is a grown-and-sexy take on the trend, complete with hidden platform and chic lace-up front ($200, available at DSW).
That said, though we still have a fondness for the good ol' classics, like this Chinese Laundry version (which also happens to be a much more affordable $20 on Endless.com). Could our old jellies have been the original gladiator sandal?
