Melissa and Ganni are tapping into the energy of Copenhagen summers with a limited-edition flip-flop collection launching Monday. Melissa x Ganni Esther Theaker Through the collaboration between the Brazilian footwear brand and the Copenhagen-based fashion house, Melissa\u2019s jelly shoes are imbued with bold color, tactile details and a hint of irreverence. The capsule is intended to easily pair with Ganni\u2019s high summer collection. The collection features two styles: the\u00a0Melissa\u00a0Thong Kitten Heel, an elevated classic flip-flop, and the\u00a0Melissa\u00a0Flip Flop Slim, a playful and feminine option with a ruffled strap. Colorways include red, yellow, blue, black and leopard print. Melissa x Ganni Esther Theaker Melissa director Paulo Ped\u00f3 told FN, \u201cGanni has a very distinctive point of view on dressing \u2014 one that balances attitude with a sense of irreverence. It reflects and reinterprets the Danish everyday in a way that feels both effortless and expressive. In addition, the brand plays an important role in contemporary fashion by offering a more accessible and conscious approach, without compromising on personality.\u201d Melissa x Ganni Esther Theaker Many people can remember wearing jelly shoes in their early days, and that goes for Ganni\u2019s creative director Ditte Reffstrup, who told FN, \u201cI\u2019ve always loved jelly shoes. I grew up with them, so there\u2019s something very nostalgic<\/p>\n
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