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# Sustainable Jelly-Like Sandals
Rombaut and Melissa Join Forces on a Eco-Friendly Capsule

By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-07 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rombaut-and-melissa
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/melissa-rombaut-spring-summer-2021-collaboration-collection)

Rombaut and [Melissa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-1) work in collaboration on a set of shoes that are made with an eco-conscious mindset. The sustainable craft pays close attention to the use or materials without sacrificing the style and retro look of the shoes. There are two genderless footwear models including the [Possession](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melissa-frizzante) sandals by Melissa, boasting a jelly-style and a melty iteration of the [Rombaut Boccaccio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rombaut-1) sneaker.

They are detailed in monochromatic hues in a clear brown, green, and purple. The shoes are made from upcycled materials including PVC that has been recycled from factory waste and bio-based renewable carbon materials. Raquel Scherer at Melissa talks about the pack, “Rombaut is one of the most exciting brands in fashion right now and has a young, socially engaged community that embodies the freshness and creativity that Melissa stands for.”

Image Credit: Melissa

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Opportunity to create sustainable shoes with recycled materials while maintaining style and design aesthetics.
- **Genderless Fashion:** Opportunity to create gender-neutral footwear designs to cater to a broader market.
- **Upcycling in Fashion:** Opportunity to upcycle materials from factory waste to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborating with eco-conscious designers and incorporating sustainable materials to create innovative and stylish products.
- **Sustainability:** Companies can focus on upcycling and using renewable materials in their production processes for a more environmentally friendly approach to manufacturing.
- **Retail:** Retailers can promote eco-friendly products and collaborate with sustainable brands to cater to the growing demand for environmentally conscious and stylish fashion items.

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