Hailey Bieber Turns The Row City Flip-Flops Into Fall’s Must-Have Sandals

When the weather cools in Los Angeles, Malibu’s style set doesn’t surrender to boots just yet. We pivot. This week, Hailey Bieber took the season’s most polarizing shoe and made it feel irresistibly polished for fall. It’s the kind of quiet-luxury moment that makes you look twice—and maybe rethink your own sandal shelf.

Hailey’s Fall Spin on a Summer Lightning Rod

On Wednesday, Bieber stepped out in The Row’s City sandal—the minimalist flip-flop that launched a thousand debates. Priced at $890, the silhouette reimagines a beach classic with slim straps, a squared toe, and a treaded leather sole that reads more gallery opening than boardwalk.

Hailey Bieber’s LA uniform: minimalist sandal, maximal impact.

She styled the pair with vintage-wash Levi’s, a cropped white tee, and a black leather bomber—an effortless high-low recipe. Slicked-back hair and narrow shades sealed the off-duty polish.

The Flip-Flop, Elevated

All season, The Row’s leather flip-flops sparked conversation for both craft and cost. The lineup spans roughly $690 to $890, including the cushioned Dune Classic—quietly luxe and unmistakably intentional.

Close-up of The Row City flip-flops—slim straps, square toe, treaded leather sole. — Square toe, slim straps, city-ready sole: the anatomy of a “grown-up” flip-flop.

That hasn’t muted the discourse. In Brazil—home base for Havaianas—critics called out runways for glamorizing a sandal many have worn for decades, while price tags north of $700 keep the style firmly in luxury territory.

How It Became 2025’s Defining Silhouette

Whether you love them or leave them, luxury flip-flops have dominated 2025’s mood board. From front rows to film promos, we’ve seen matte-black pairs with sleek tailoring, sport-meets-couture takes layered under designer gaiters, and yes—sharp suiting finished with minimalist thongs.

The Row City Flip-Flop in black leather, retail price $890. — The Row City Flip-Flop in black leather, $890—quiet luxury in a single line.

Meanwhile in Beauty: Rhode’s Next Drop

Timing is everything. As her street style makes waves, Bieber’s skin-care label Rhode announced its caffeine-infused Peptide Eye Prep patches, landing Oct. 9 at Sephora.

The launch follows Rhode’s record-setting retail debut and E.l.f. Beauty’s $1 billion acquisition this spring—proof that Bieber’s influence is landing in both beauty cabinets and closets.

Wear-It-Now: Fall Styling Notes

If you’re sandal-curious for cooler days, keep the look streamlined and intentional. Think contrast, texture, and a little attitude.

Pair minimalist flip-flops with a leather bomber and vintage denim for an edited off-duty uniform.
Balance soft tailoring—think pleated trousers or a column skirt—with a structured top-handle bag.
Stay tonal: black-on-black or warm neutrals keep the silhouette refined, not beachy.

The Takeaway

By stepping into the City sandal this week, Bieber nudges the trend into fall with a wink. It’s a reminder that rules bend when the lines are this clean—and confidence does the rest.

Your move: If you’re flirting with the flip-flop revival, try it on your next coffee run or gallery afternoon. Tag Malibu Elixir with your look—we’re here for the chic experiments, the beauty pairings, and the quiet-luxury moments that feel unmistakably you.