Havaianas debuted its first heeled silhouette at Copenhagen Fashion Week, expanding the brand’s design vocabulary with quiet confidence. The Kitten Heel, shown across 25 looks on Studio Constance’s Spring/Summer 2027 runway, pairs a low asymmetric heel with Havaianas’ recognizable toe-post. Available in black, off-white, and vibrant green, the shoe keeps the brand’s signature rubber insole while introducing something a bit more elevated.

The collection merged Havaianas’ Brazilian identity with Studio Constance’s contemporary Scandinavian style, a pairing that felt natural. Rather than abandon what made the brand distinctive, the new silhouette simply extended it, proving that evolution doesn’t require reinvention.

Beyond the runway, the activation showed a brand growing more comfortable in fashion spaces. Livia Nunes, a leading figure in Brazilian fashion, was spotted throughout Copenhagen on a customized Havaianas bicycle with Kitten Heels replacing the traditional pedals.

An evening event at Green Island brought together creators, journalists, and international fashion figures. Brazilian music filled the harbor-side space while elevated installations framed the brand’s new chapter. A jewelry-design customization activation with Alan Crocetti shaped the evening around the brand’s “Taking New Heights” narrative, letting guests engage directly with the product.

Havaianas didn’t attempt a luxury overhaul or stray from what it does well. Instead, it asked a straightforward question—what happens if you take this shoe and scale it up?—and delivered a coherent answer. The Kitten Heel signals a brand secure enough to explore new silhouettes and occasions while holding onto the ease and simplicity that have defined it.