Two brands that represent a pioneering spirit and originality, Melissa and Jean Paul Gaultier come together again to launch a capsule collection the same year they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their partnership, which began in 1983. The collaboration draws references from the punk universe and striking features of the French stylist’s past creations.
The historic collaboration features two irreverent and daring models, unprecedented among Melissa’s creations, as shown in the campaign developed by the French artist Jean-Vincent Simonet. The highlight of the collection, Melissa Punk Love Pump + Jean Paul Gaultier, unites romantic gothic, light punk and 80’s hardcore in a heeled pump with an exceptional design. This style plays with metallic spikes on the straps that draw up to the upper part of the foot.
Melissa Becky Punk Love + Jean Paul Gaultier is a creative reinterpretation of the brand’s classic platform under the aesthetic gaze of the Enfant Terrible brand, as Gaultier is best known in the fashion world. Five thin strips of transparent plastic are adorned with studded metallic spikes, imprinting the personality of the French brand with an edgy fashionable touch.
In both models, the punk attitude is dissolved in romanticism through a color palette that, in addition to the classic black, comes in pink, white, and lilac.
Melissa + Jean Paul Gaultier shoes are made from Melflex, Melissa’s proprietary material, which is vegan, 100% recyclable, and has an average of 30% recycled material in its composition, with soles made of E.V.A. This extremely light material guarantees comfort with any look.
Since 1976, Jean Paul Gaultier has been enchanting the world and the catwalks with his iconic creations, full of humor and irreverence. The child prodigy’s first collaboration with Melissa took place in 1983, when the Brazilian brand was only four years old, with the launch of a sneaker with an open design debuting in Melissa’s portfolio of partnerships. The collaboration was one of the forerunners in the partnership model—a national fashion creation with relevant names in the world of fashion, art, and design.
In the same decade, in 1986, two sandals, a platform and a version without heels, entered the history of Melissa and Jean Paul Gaultier.
The partnership returned in the 2000s with the arrival of two more shapes. At Melissa’s 30th anniversary event in 2009, a new shoe was presented called the Melissa Et Circenses + Jean Paul Gaultier, a sandal with a thin heel and thin plastic straps in different opaque and transparent textures. The style officially launched in 2010.
To announce the arrival of the product to the national fashion universe, model and actress Dita Von Teese starred on the cover of the iconic Plastic Dreams magazine, a publication produced by Melissa.
The following year in 2011, the Melissa Mesh Pump + Jean Paul Gaultier gained its place in the collaboration’s history, with a pointed toe boot with high heels, a small opening in the front and a barrel with a hollow design.
With the launch of the 2023 iteration, a total of seven products makes up the history of the collaboration between Melissa and Jean Paul Gaultier. The 40th anniversary of the collaboration celebrates the influence of Melissa’s Brazilian design and technology to the world.
Get stylish with Melissa’s Spring/Summer 2023 releases
Outside the Melissa + Jean Paul Gaultier collection, the fashion footwear brand releases new must-have styles that can add a pop of color to everyday looks.
Melissa Groovy Wedge is a modern, versatile closed shoe wedge with a sophisticated design that combines style and comfort. Made from Melflex, it has a high platform that ensures greater stability while walking, in addition to a soft sole that provides extra comfort to the feet.
Melissa Patty is a stylish, comfortable mule with a mid-block base, and ideal for complementing work or leisure looks. Its minimalist design features a long topline and a colored lining at the bottom, giving the shoe a sophisticated touch. Made from high-quality Melflex material, Melissa Patty is resilient and easy to clean.
Melissa Posh, a lightweight platform heel created with flexible EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) material, is inspired by the well-loved chunky heels from the 90’s until early 00’s, which gives off a trendy retro vibe to an outfit.
Melissa Royal follows the look of a classic loafer which has earned its place in many wardrobes, while the shape is inspired by the brand’s classic styles. The shoe is easy to match for its modern design and attractive colors.
The Melissa + Jean Paul Gaultier collection and Spring/Summer 2023 releases are available online at www.melissaphilippines.com, and in Melissa Stores and partner stores nationwide. For more information, follow @MelissaPhilippines on Instagram and Facebook.
