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crystals were also integrated in the new styles to be used for fashion shows and to be worn by models on runways. Another necessity was to invest greatly in sales and advertising of the shoes. Today, more advertising is seen online, but colorful print advertisements were utilized to attract consumers
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Havaianas. Entire shops devoted to the brand exist internationally and the shoes are sold in over 80 countries, including those who experience varying climates. Brand extension has been utilized as an
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Havaianas is generalized in Brazil and the brand controls 80% of the Brazilian rubber slippers market, in fact, of every three Brazilians, two on average consume a pair per year. But the brand has also gained popularity world wide, being promoted by celebrities such as
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Havaianas's global outreach. The company has leveraged Brazil's positive identity to build a successful brand. As a result, advertisements for Havaianas and the shoes themselves are colorful and simple. The product's most well-known
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sandals, Havaianas became the first mass-produced flip-flops made out of rubber. The name
Havaianas is derived from the feminine form of the Portuguese word for "Hawaiians", the name was chosen as homage to the popular vacation destination of
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Havaianas's success is innovation. Creative styles with various colors were manufactured in addition to closed-toed sandals for customers who live in cooler climates. Sandals with embellishments, like
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sold them from the back of their vans. Variations in color and design are claimed to have all started serendipitously in 1969 when one batch of flip-flops came out to be green and suddenly gained popularity.
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Havaianas officially became a global brand in 2000, despite other brands imitating its style. To branch out to the global market, several
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