History
MELISSA was founded in 1979, the brand is recognized in Brazil and around the world for its curatorial work in fashion, art and design, in addition to the innovative development of its key material: plastic. Since then, more than 20 partnership agreements with illustrious names in fashion, design, music and celebrities were signed - Melissa is not just a shoe, it's a celebration of design. The brand is constantly looking for ways to express new ideas, hence its collaborations with renowned creatives including: Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Thierry Mugler, Jason Wu and Zaha Hadid, to name a few. Melissa is the playground where these artists and designers come to impart their artistic and creative vision within the constraints of a woman's shoe. During its 35 years in the market, Melissa has embarked on many adventures to reproduce a range of colors, textures, patterns and affects enabling singular touches in plastic. The shoes are also eco-friendly, a matt
Specialties
Not just an accessory or pair of shoes, Melissa creates fashion icons an masterpieces of plastic architectural design. Beginning in 1979 with the Spider, Melissa's Plastic Dreams have reached over 50 countries with over 50 million pairs. Collaborating with some of the world's most avant-garde designers and campaigning with huge names including Karl Lagerfeld, Jason Wu, Vivienne Westwood, Kate Moss, Cara Delevigne, Alessandra Ambrosio, and many more. It is no shock Melissa has become a firm favorite with celebrities and women across the globe. Each jelly design has it's own unique story and the candy aroma Melissa shoes have become known for. Each pair of Melissa shoes is sustainably crafted in Brazil from MELFLEX, a technologically-engineered injected thermoplastic that easily molds to feet for the most comfortable fit around. Plus, they're totally hypoallergenic, water-resistant and recyclable!