Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer

High Flowers silver grey, just one of the many exciting styles in the 2009 Havaianas collection. - Contributed

Always seeking new inspirations for its flip-flops, the theme for Havaianas' 2008/2009 collection says something for everyone. The collection was unveiled by local distributors, Walk Good, at a special retailers' expo at the Montego Bay Yacht Club, recently.

The women's collection incorporates the ethnic and exotic mood of India, to the freshness and gracefulness of the organic floral extracts, going through the femininity and freedom of birds and butterflies.

The metallic tones grant sophistication to the entire range. And for the first time, Havaianas brings women the outgoing spirit of surf, while the great highlight of the collection is the Havaianas Fit model. With a delicate adjustable strap, Havaianas Fit has the versatility and comfort for any occasion, from dawn to dusk.

The men's line boasts a combination of geometric shapes with floral motifs and the novelty of patterns that shine in the dark.

There is also a collection for girls, patterned with delicate lines and colours, with ribbons and transparent straps. The great highlight for girls is Havaianas Slim, with colours and patterns as charming as the adult version.

For boys, there are patterns with robots, cars and sports. And for babies, the cheerfulness of the circus and outer space, aligned with new Top and Brazil colours.

The 2008/2009 collection is simple, cheerful and colourful, essential values of the brand that conquered Brazil and the world.

Surf Girl in living colours, one of the popular styles in the Havaianas collection. - Contributed

Flash Point Casual raring to go in the 2009 Havaianas collection - Contributed