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Once associated more with hospital workers, gardeners and children than the fashion-conscious, Crocs have undergone a remarkable image transformation over the past two decades.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 30, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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