MELISSA
The original Brazilian jelly shoe innovator since 1979. Melissa revolutionized footwear with MELFLEX™ – a 100% recyclable, vegan-friendly plastic with a signature bubblegum scent. From iconic '80s sandals to sophisticated collaborations with Vivienne Westwood, Karl Lagerfeld, and Jean Paul Gaultier, Melissa transforms sustainable materials into colorful, whimsical designs that are unmistakably fun and fashion-forward.
MORE ABOUT THE BRAND
Melissa is the original Brazilian jelly shoe innovator, born in 1979 when founders Alexandre and Pedro Grendene transformed plastic into fashion with their iconic Aranha sandal, inspired by fisherman’s footwear on the French Riviera.
Made entirely in Brazil, Melissa shoes are crafted from MELFLEX™, a proprietary PVC that is 100% recyclable, flexible, comfortable, and vegan‑friendly, with all products free from animal‑derived components and cruelty‑free.
The brand became globally known not just for its playful, scented jelly shoes but also for pioneering design collaborations with major fashion names — including Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Karl Lagerfeld, and many others — blending avant‑garde creativity with its signature material.
Today Melissa continues to push boundaries in footwear by combining sustainable innovation, bold, whimsical design, and accessible fashion, making colourful, fun shoes that have become symbols of both Brazilian style and eco‑conscious creativity worldwide.