Karim Rashid

"Plastic is such a malleable material, so flexible, biomorphic, high performing, democratic, comfortable, soft, complex, moldable and variable.  I have always dreamed of a plastic world - a PLASTIC UTOPIA, where everything is warm, rounded, soft and beautifully colourful."

"melissa is from a place that is foreign to me, Brazil, an exotic place, a place that reminds me only of dreams, a place full of life, warm hearts, passion, creativity and love.  I had no idea that a company existed that makes injection molded plastic shoes, that is capable of such complex wonderments for the feet.....  Now I know, and now I have the pleasure and opportunity to create some small artistic expressions that add to their positive spirited line of shoes.  This collaboration is MELISSA KARIM.  This is a beautiful project and a great collaboration to soften and domocratize our every day objects."

Karim Rashid, the celebrated New York based Egyptian designer, has previously worked with Issey Miyake, Prada, Georgio Armani, Artemide, Cappellini, Edra and Sony, just to name a few!!  Karim's teardrop shaped high heel style for melissa became a hit amongst trendsetters around the globe.  His works combine modern design with a classic model of the brand.  He also designed a sneaker with winding lines, a bag with Rashid ICONS and a watch, all for melissa.  For further information about Karim and his creations please visit his website www.karimrashid.com