Cultural erasure or democratic footwear? Copenhagen’s embrace of Havaianas flip-flops has infuriated Brazilians.

One of this summer's biggest fashion trends in Copenhagen has sparked anger in Brazil

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When Copenhageners can transform anything from old car repair shops to cheese-filled buns and bucket hats into stylish items, the only limit to what can be ’Copenhagen-ized’ is their imagination.

Now, even stepping into a plastic sole with two straps has been branded as ’Copenhagen style.’

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