This Fashion Editor Is Wearing The Ganni x Melissa Jelly Shoes All Summer Long
We may just have to deem jelly sandals the official shoe of the summer, especially after previewing the upcoming Melissa x Ganni collaboration. The recycled plastic shoe brand and the sustainable Copenhagen-based fashion house have teamed up on a seriously stylish collection that’s summer-ready and editor-approved.
Since Melissa is no stranger to high-fashion collaborations (think: Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Telfar, and Diesel), this partnership with Ganni feels like an obvious (and exciting) next step. Plus, from PVC footwear to jelly ballet flats trending this year, these shoes are the perfect way to dip your toe into the *jelly* waters.
“Ganni brings a distinctly original perspective to dressing, balancing attitude with a sense of playful irreverence that both reflects and reimagines everyday Danish style,” said Melissa’s brand director Paulo Pedó in a press release. “By infusing this vision into Melissa’s DNA and signature materiality, the collaboration came together organically, translating the defining codes of both brands into products with a strong point of view and undeniable appeal.”
Blending Melissa’s iconic jelly shoes and vibrant colors with Ganni’s signature ruffles and graphic prints, both brands are making a splash. The collection features a classic slim flip-flop and a trendy thong kitten heel that are ready to grace any poolside or dance floor.
The flip flops and kitten heels will each come in cherry red, bright yellow, aqua blue, classic black, and Ganni’s leopard print. And they’re truly perfect to pair with Ganni’s new summer collection or any of Melissa’s jelly handbags.
After getting the opportunity to personally test out these shoes ahead of launch, I opted for the blue heels… and I’m very obsessed with the playful design and cushioned soles. I’m already planning to wear them throughout Miami Swim Week and pack them for my Aruba vacation.
So if you’re also ready to join the jelly shoe gang, plan your purchase and come back to cart up your own limited-edition pair once they drop.
Shop the full Melissa x Ganni collaboration on both brands’ websites on May 18 at 7 a.m. ET.
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