Is Melissa a luxury brand?
The brand is a pop luxury Brazilian footwear brand that knows how to use plastic the right way! Melissa shoes are made entirely out of plastic.
What year did Melissa shoes come out?
First kickstarted in Brazil in 1979, Melissa’s original riviera-inspired jelly shoes have evolved over the years while cementing an immovable spot in pop culture, collaborating with and weaving into the work of Vivienne Westwood, Marine Serre, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Who makes Melissa shoes?
Grendene SA
The Melissa brand is owned by Grendene SA, a public listed company headquartered in Brazil. Grendene is one of the world’s largest shoe producers and was founded by the Grendene Bartelle brothers in 1971.
Do you wear socks with Melissa shoes?
As for me, I own four pairs of Melissa shoes. I love them all, because they’re comfortable and have a lovely shape. I usually wear them with socks because I don’t like the feeling of plastic on naked feet. These are made of shiny plastic, and I wear them all the time, when I’m at home.
How can you tell if Melissa shoes are fake?
Due to Melissa’s popularity, fakes are easily available everywhere and their quality is vastly inferior. One way to identify if the shoes are authentically Melissa’s is by the sweet bubblegum scent. We recommend buying only from authorised retail outlets to guarantee authenticity.
Is Melissa a Brazilian brand?
Melissa is a shoe company based in Brazil that creates extraordinary plastic shoes. Over the past 36 years they have collaborated with Vivienne Westwood, Zaha Hadid, Karl Lagerfield and many others. Melissa is a brand that evokes Brazilian national pride.
Is Melissa shoes comfortable?
Many Melissa customers and fans alike have told us that our shoes are really comfortable. If you don’t believe us, come on down to one of our stores and try them on yourself! Since Melissa shoes are made of plastic, they do not really stretch. Hence, it is important that you find a pair that fits your feet perfectly.
What is special about Melissa shoes?
Melissa shoes are made from a unique, patented plastic material called MELFLEX™, a form of PVC that provides improved elasticity, impermeability and resistance. It is hypoallergenic, odourless and 100% recyclable. Melissa plastic shoes are environmentally friendly as they can be easily disassembled and recycled.
Will Melissa shoes expand?
Since Melissa shoes are made of plastic, they do not really stretch. Hence, it is important that you find a pair that fits your feet perfectly.
Can you wash Melissa shoes?
Melissa shoes can last a really long time depending on how well they are cared for and how often they are worn. We suggest cleaning them with a damp cloth and some mild soap.
Why does Melissa shoes smell good?
Why do Melissa shoes smell like bubblegum? To add to the Melissa experience, the decision was made to infuse all our shoes with a sweet, distinct bubblegum scent and it is one of our most talked about features. The smell will not last forever but it does remain for quite a few months.
Does Mini Melissa run small?
These shoes are adorable! They do run small though. My daughter wears a 5 in most other shoes.