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The Royal Wedding Dress, Olympic Torch and McQueen’s Savage Beauty Vie for Design of the Year Award

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:48:42 +0000

The Design Museum has nominated the Duchess of Cambridge’s Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen royal wedding dress for its Design of the Year award, along with the 2012 Olympic torch and the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit.

A panel of experts will choose the Design of the Year as well as the top designs in six categories including Fashion, Architecture, Furniture and Graphics. In the Fashion Design category, Mary Katrantzou and Céline‘s fall 2011 collections will compete against Vivienne Westwood‘s Ethical Fashion Africa collection, and the collaboration between shoe company Melissa with Italian architect Gaetano Pesce. The winners will be announced April 24 at an awards night at the Museum. [Vogue UK]

SHOE ENVY: Melissa Peace Platform Wedge

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:03:50 +0000

Now that the holiday season is coming to a close and 2012 is around the corner, we (or at least I) am ready for this winter business to be over and summer to hurry up and get on with it already. These bright and cheerful Melissa Peace Platform Wedges aren’t helping the cold weather cause, featuring bright and cheerful colors and fabrics. Little rubber tassels hang from the t-strap while you walk on 5 inches below.

Get them for a steal, $139.95 that is, at Solestruck.com.

SHOE ENVY: Feeling a Kinky Heel

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:11:59 +0000

With a hint of John Fluevog-ness and an air of jellies, these high kicks caught my eye with a wacky shape. This season, a kink in the heel will be a major head turner and compliment garner. How funky is your platform? That is the question.

And at this price, there’s little question that they’ll be comin’ home with me.

Feeling by Melissa: $119 from Solestruck.com

Clear Solutions for the Rain

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:56:37 +0000

While the week simply insists on raining all over our parade, we must play to the precipitation. Though we already told you that flatform is the new rainboot, today we’ve got some new rain tricks for you.

The Clear Raincoat

This jacket is just a barrier between you and the rain, but not the world from your outfit. Double breasted and see-through,the finely tailored plastic could start the conversation even in a downpour. Opening Ceremony

The Watercolor Tights

Look like you’ve been painting in the rain. American Apparel

The Plastic Shoe

Made from bubblegum scented plastic (seriously?) and ready to rock the rain. Melissa

The Ombré Scarf

Dyed like the rain itself, a scarf can wrap around your head grandma style and eliminate your need for an umbrella. Paul Smith

Make Cupcakes, Not War!

The Fashion Web — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:38:52 +0000

Cupcakes are taking over the world! No longer are they little pieces of laziness and convenience but they have become anticipated and desired spectacles at events. Want to experience the delicious cupcake movement? Try one or even all three of these bakeries. WARNING: You will become obsessed!

Crumbs- Crumbs Bake Shop is a bakery that is completely dedicated to cupcakes. It is impossible for anyone to walk in and not walk out with something . With flavors as simple as Vanilla and Sprinkles to a complete Summer Pie collection consisting of Apple, Peach and Cherry pie; with many other original and unique flavors in-between. Ranging in 3 different sizes, they are sure to fix any appetite.

LINK LOVE:Make Cupcakes, Not War!

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Melissa Conquers The Ultimate Architectural Shoe

Marissa Moshell, Student — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:15:38 +0000

Melissa has paired with renowned Italian architect Gaetano Pesce to create the ultimate shoe. The new Melissa ankle boot can transform into seven different shapes! Featured in a variety of colors, the shoe is made of interconnected plastic circular structures.

LINK LOVE: Style Frizz

HOMBRE DISCOVERY: Melissa For Men

McArthur Joseph — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:26:13 +0000

The Brazilian brand, Melissa, now designs funky shoes for men.

I recently found out that that Brazilian label Melissa was set to launch a men’s line called M:Zero this year. Included are photos from the collection. They look pretty cool and are made for men who aren’t afraid t be bold with their footwear. They will arrive in fall just when you need the reboot and change of seasons.

COLLAB HO: Karim Rashid x Melissa Shoes

Kirby Marzec — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:19:06 +0000

I can’t say that I’m the biggest fan of the Karim Rashid x Melissa curved wedge heel, but there is something about the futuristic design that is a bit appealing. I don’t like the color pink or the cheap looking flocking texture, but I would probably like these shoes if they were done in a black rubber or all leather. On second thought, these shoes remind me of those jelly shoes that went out of style in the 1980′s. I think i’ll take a pass.

But hey, if you like them, snag your pair at Browns!

Thanks Highsnobette!

SHOP: Melissa + Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon Love Heart Shoe

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:00:50 +0000

These Melissa + Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon shoes are available in small quantities. They are $185 and are super cute for summer, they come in 4 different colors, each with its own decorative heart.

LINKAGE: stylelines

Images: I Don’t Like Mondays

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania x Melissa

Andy Wass — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:55:52 +0000

Vivienne Westwood has teamed up her Anglomania line with Melissa Shoes for a Spring/Summer 2009 collection.

The plastic shoes, which look durable, fun, and summery, will retail for about $110-150.

GALLERY: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania x Melissa

Melissa Shoes Pre-Holiday Sample Sale

Andy Wass — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:00:21 +0000

See Melissa for more.

Designer Discovery: Bring on the Brazilians

Marissa Moshell, Student — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:30:32 +0000

Marcia Ganem

Melissa

Martha Medeiros

Get ready for the new stampede! Brazilian designers are taking our streets by storm as we speak! The colorful designs and innovative fashions have caused consumers to open their mouths in awe. Stepping away from former Brazilian fashions, the newer trends amongst Brazilian designers are causing a major following.

Designer Marcia Ganem opens the forum with distinctively created fashions that never fail to gain approval. Throw a used car at Marcia and you better be ready for what she’ll do next. Using materials such as polyamide fibre to create all of her dresses, the designer takes on the streets using car tires and seatbelts as the basis of material creation. The gowns Marcia creates have an edge that few can imitate. The colorful ensemble is what gives the dresses their spark; don’t expect to see any simple colors here.

Strap on those pumps because design label Melissa has taken to consumers in an entirely new fashion. The designs created are a compilation of bold shoe designs, which have been mended at the hands behind the label as well as amongst collaborations with British designers to give the collections extra flair. All of the designs are eco-friendly and 100% recyclable.

Lace is nothing new to Martha Medeiros. The unstoppable dresses are hand threaded to perfection for any confident woman. Throw on a Martha Medeiros design and you’re sure to have all staring in awe of the uniquely mended fashions. The dresses create a stir on any street with the simplistic yet bold design work.