At architects renowned love to embark on projects y design fields that specifically are not yours. Sometimes with more fortune than others, everything has to be said. But in this case, the result is most interesting.
The shoes are the result of the collaboration between the architect Zaha Hadid and the Brazilian shoe firm Melissa, a brand that stands out for its waterproof footwear and its eco-sustainable designs. What could come out of this exotic mix?
Hadid was inspired by the same architectural lines that have made her works a world reference. Rounded shapes, an avant-garde design and a groundbreaking pattern in asymmetrical slip-on pieces that give a total sense of movement to the design
For her part, Melissa has a commitment to him the environment, the materials recyclable plastics and socially responsible commerce, which makes their shoes eco-chic and scares off a few inveterate fashionistas. The injected plastic of their shoes it is unusual and very interesting aesthetically, although the theme of the practicality it would be something else. Let whoever tries them tell us.
The footwear comes in black, charcoal gray, green, yellow, silver, white and purple and will be available from May of this year for just over 220 euros at the current exchange rate.
Melissa & Zaha Hadid is Melissa's latest collaboration with international design icons such as Vivienne Westwood, Judy blame, Alexander Herchcovitch, Karim rashid and Campana brothers.
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