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"It\u2019s a familiar problem; you\u2019ve scanned the shoe stores for the perfect sandals to match your new bathing suit, but nothing quite goes. What if you could design your own? \nAt the end of June, Havaianas and Bloomingdales in NYC are offering customers the chance to do just that. \nThe store's windows are being turned into interactive displays, going live on June 27, that let you design and order a pair of the ubiquitous flip flops.  \nHere\u2019s how it works. Walk up to the window and tap through the ordering process, as you would on the company\u2019s website. Pick your color sole, straps, and decorations. After you complete the order, you can choose whether you\u2019d like to get your confirmation number via a QR code or SMS. \nOnce finished, you have the option of sharing your design by posting to your social media profiles. Then, head inside to a second-floor kiosk, where a sales associate hands you your custom-designed sandals.\nJeff Belizaire, Head of Digital Strategy for Concrete Kreative, the company that created the app for Havaianas, says interactive apps like these \u201Cempower consumers to use their creativity to customize their own product.\u201D \nIt's not the first time Bloomingdales has tried this. Earlier this year the store offered up interactive sunglasses shops where customers could virtually try on different styles.\nThe interactive nature of this is sure to attract savvy customers, and the idea of picking and choosing your own colors and designs just might keep them around.\nCheck out the video below and let us know in the comments if you\u2019d like to design your own sandals or other clothing items from a store display. Would you pay more for the option?\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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