Usually, he and Marchand dream up their thongs and wedges while floating down the Nile, but this year, because of the unrest in Egypt, they relocated to Brazil.

NEWYORKER: Sole Mate

If customers are too mesmerized by itty-bitty thongs and padded bras to notice the new surroundings, they may get a clue from the prices: they are creeping up.

FORBES: Cosmetic Improvement

If customers are too mesmerized by itty bitty thongs and padded bras to notice the new surroundings, they may get a clue from prices, which are creeping up.

FORBES: Cosmetic Improvement