Melissa‘s signature jelly shoes are getting an update, thanks to a new collaboration with Parisian brand Nodaleto.
The collection includes two styles, the Nodaleto x Melissa Ruby ballet flat and Nodaleto x Melissa Possession sandal, both of which are crafted from Melissa’s “Melflex” PVC material.
Both the sandal and ballet flat feature a color palette that evokes a summer day’s sunset and sunrise.
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“The color we chose, tangerine, holds a special meaning for us. It’s Nodaleto’s signature — vibrant, warm, and full of attitude. We transformed it into a gradient to mimic a Rio de Janeiro summer sunset, and seeing it come alive through Melissa’s technology felt like capturing that sunset in motion,” explained Nodaleto founder Julia Toledano.
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She added, “This collaboration was a natural fit, bringing together two distinct brands united by a love for bold aesthetics, emotional storytelling, and creative freedom. At Nodaleto, we’re drawn to strong silhouettes and nostalgic references — designs that feel sculptural yet playful. Coming together allowed us to reinterpret Nodaleto’s bold codes through Melissa’s material mastery and accessible spirit.”
For the designer — who previously collaborated with Marc Jacob’s streetwear line, Heaven, back in 2021 — working with Melissa was a welcome challenge to think outside of the box.
With her own brand, Toledano is used to working with leather and traditional luxury materials, and using plastic was a new experience. “Melissa’s ability to mold, sculpt, and finish plastic in ways that still feel luxurious and full of character [is] inspiring,” she said.
The Melissa x Nodaleto collection will be available online at shopmelissa.com on April 22.