New Havaiana flip-flop glows in the dark

Some things have become such a fixture of New York Fashion Week that the semiannual event wouldn’t seem right without them. The MAC lounge is one and Judith Ripka’s fine jewelry boutique is another. But more popular than either and perhaps anything else is the booth where anyone inside the Bryant Park tents can get a free pair of semi-custom Havaianas. To the uninitiated, Havaianas are comfortable, durable, affordable, Brazilian-made flip-flops. Many consider them the best in the world. And while they are readily available to the masses, there are always men and women willing to wait in a long line - often for more than an hour - to have a pair assembled in the colors of their choice. After several seasons of creating limited-edition looks for show guests of designers such as Rosa Cha and for the event’s title sponsor, Mercedes-Benz, the company has just launched a style that glows in the dark. The ” Cool” design comes in three color schemes and is $28 a pair at havaianasus.com. They’re sure to add interest to sunset beach parties, garden soirees and twilight strolls. And you don’t have to worry about losing them in the dark.