Melissa Revolution + Fiorella Gianini

Submission for #MelissaNext competition. #MelissaNext Winner Design For my design, I was inspired by the 60's fashion and art scene. It was a youthful decade, very prolific for art and fashion. Women were also finding their place in society and challenging old standards. They started to rally in the streets and there were several movements asking for equality. Abstract art was taking new directions and pop art was at its peak. It was a very colourful decade that was also reflected in fashion- women were daring to wear mini skirts and platform shoes were making their entrance into wardrobes. It was a decade of change and where what was considered "different" was finding its place. The inspiration for my design comes from all of this, a shoe that is stylish while comfortable. Different while wearable. A burst of colourful, a disruption in the wardrobe. A piece that dresses you. The shoe is the protagonist of your look. As a woman and painter myself, I decided to use my own art as part of this design since it is my way of expressing myself. I intend for this work to be relatable but striking and to reflect the confidence of the wearer