Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today we're going to talk about women's footwear. Before getting down to work I will raise a question: leather or plastic shoes? If your answer is plastic shoes, then pay close attention because you might well be interested in what follows. Today we are presenting the very best from Melissa plastic shoes and sandals collection. Melissa is a Brazilian fashion brands that manufactures original and funny PVC shoes. Melissa is a global fashion icon which has manufactured over 50 million pairs of shoes in the last 25 years, 20 of which were exported to 80 different countries. Melissa transforms plastic spheres into authentic sculptures. Plastic is the chosen medium to communicate technology and renewal. Today we are presenting you some of the best Melissa designs so you can see what they look like and decide whether you like them or not. Let's go.
In 2004 Melissa signed a partnership with design duo Campana brothers, Fernando and Humberto. This partnership resulted in the Melissa Campana Zig Zag, the first model created by the duo, and the Carioca model, inspired by their notorious "Favela Chair". Melissa Campana Zig Zag is a practical slipper, modern, usual and eclectic. Inspired in the Zig Zag concept, projects an interlacing profile, and becomes urban art. This model is a sequel to the Zig Zag line presented in 2004 which drew on the classic Aranha and a high-heel sandal. The Melissa Campana Zig Zag is available in gold and silver and costs about 60$.
After the Melissa Campana Zig Zag, the Campana Brothers created another model, the Melissa Campana Corallo shoe. The intertwining strings graciously embrace the feet in this new slipper. The Campana Brothers line is made of up to 30% recycled PVC and part of the money raised from the sales of the product will go to World Vision from Recife, an institution that participates developing works. The Melissa Campana Corallo is available in pink, matte gold, bronze and gunmetal and its price is 79$.
Melissa and British designer J. Maskrey have developed a long-lasting, brilliant partnership that resulted in the grand success of the Couture collection. This time the model receiving different-sized crystals is Ultra, a peep-toe-style slipper with a rounded front that belongs to the NightSky Melissa line. Beautiful, modern, and feminine shoes decked with crystal that will illuminate the steps of Melissa's consumers.The Melissa Ultragirl + J Maskrey Flat Ballet Pumps are a pair of flat ballet pumps by J Maskrey for Melissa Couture, with crystal-effect embellishment and cut-out design to the toes. They cost 370.59$ and are available from sizes 35 to 42 (EU), 5 to 10 (US).
Let’s talk about the Melissa Vinyl shoes. This model has been created for sexy and daring women which usually rely on platforms and the peeptoe shoe. Melissa Vinyl has been inspired by the glamour of past decades, without loosing its focus on femininity and modernity. The shine of plastic, in purple, black, green, champagne, fuchsia, red and leather grey, give a pin-up charm to this model. The Melissa Vinyl shoe costs 56$.
We are going to present an irreverent model by the British stylist, the Melissa Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Lady Dragon. This model signed by Vivienne Westwood has an enormous heart over the toes and a very charming V format peep toe. The colors are vibrating: yellow with a black heart, light blue with a red heart, salmon with a black heart and pearl white with a red heart. The heart format is like a trademark of the stylist, appearing in several manners in her collections. Sling adjustable at the back. Ethically made in Brazil in a closed loop system so there is no waste. Cute and comfortable. These shoes cost 189$.
Some more examples of the partnership between Melissa and Vivienne Westwood are the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Melissa Ultragirl IV Stamp Flat (first picture) and the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Melissa Ultragirl V Gold (second picture). The first one is a Melissa Plastic Dreams darling ultra girl design with stamp. Peach with black stamp detail. The second one is similar but featuring a bow. Is a gold shoe with gold/clear spotted bow. Both of them have the same price, 130$.
Melissa is always a trendsetter and a project with Zaha Hadid only comes to confirm this philosophy. This time, Melissa sealed an exclusive partnership with one of the most prominent names of world architecture, Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. The Melissa Zaha Hadid shoe has round forms, strategic cuts and avant-garde design. According to the architect, the inspiration came from fluid movements which accompany the lines of the body. It is the first time that the architect created a footwear but she created one of the most iconic and collectible shoes of our time. As with all Melissa shoes, they're crafted in Brazil of natural and sustainable rubber. They are extremely comfortable, mold to your feet after just a few wears, are totally waterproof, and can be cleaned in a sink with good 'ol soap and water. The Melissa Zaha Hadid shoe comes in whole sizes and its price is 300$.
It’s turn for the exclusive Melissa Alexandre Herchcovitch 2010 flats. May we introduce the "Ultragirl Tapestry", inspired from AH's Fall 2010 runway show. Crafted in a stunning printed rubber, the peep-toe flat also features pyramid studs for a truly eclectic and rockin' look!. This shoes come in whole sizes from 36 to 41 (EU) and cost 130$.
After twenty years, Jean Paul Gaultier has teamed up again with Melissa shoes creating a stunning Melissa Jean Paul Gaultier stiletto and a true piece of glamour and design. This beautiful open-toe shoe is sleek with delicate crisscrossing straps and a shockingly sturdy 10cm/4" pin heel. The intertwining opaque and transparent rubber highlights the beautiful shape of the shoe while still supporting the foot. These shoes come in sizes from 36 to 41 (EU) and their price is 250$. To finish this post I'll leave a slideshow including all Melissa models we've just talked about and a video with some models from Melissa 2010 Summer collection. Best regards.
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