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Timeless Italian craftsmanship meets contemporary London cool.
Contents Welcome
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Our Story
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The meli melo Woman
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Brand Positioning
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Craftsmanship
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Worn by Celebrities
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What the Press Love
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Our Hero Styles
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Signature Bags
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Brand Collaborations
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Brand Landmarks
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Our Stockists
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Flagship Store
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Digital Presence
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Contact Us
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Welcome meli melo is the company I began over 10 years ago with the vision to create timeless, luxury handbags that women could carry every day. My inspirational journey originates in Lipari, a small volcanic island, off the Sicilian coast, where I grew up. An island girl at heart, it was the beautiful wicker basket I carried as a child that influenced the first meli melo tote. I would admire local women in the villages carrying these wonderful woven baskets around and all I wished for was something as special to tote on my arm. Once I received a basket of my own, we became inseparable and I would find any excuse to take it out with me. I have so many wonderful memories of Sicily and it’s often the muse of my designs, together with the city surroundings of my London home, which inspire me every day. London’s bustling ambience has enhanced the diverse nature of my collections; I design each handbag to suit the way contemporary women live their lives. There is something in the way women dash from one appointment to another and seek out quieter, undiscovered sanctuaries for tranquillity that inspires me. Regardless of their destination, whether urban or coastal, they hold an enduring confidence and unique sense of style, and I endeavour to convey these same qualities through my designs. Merging traditional Italian craftsmanship with a sense of London cool, every accessory I create exudes understated elegance and rediscovers the rich blend of my English and Italian heritage. I hope you enjoy every collection. Love,
Melissa Del Bono FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Melissa’s mother carries her woven basket.
OUR STORY RAISED ON THE VOLCANIC ISLE OF LIPARI, SICILY, FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR MELISSA DEL BONO CREATED MELI MELO WITH INFLUENCE FROM HER RICH ITALIAN AND ENGLISH ORIGINS. With the belief ‘every girl yearns for the simplicity of a beach lifestyle yet once on the shore, she misses the bustle of city living’, Melissa sought to design pieces that are equally as versatile for both elements of life. Besides being the playful nickname given to Melissa by friends and family, the ‘meli’ in the brand’s title reflects her urban energy and the ‘melo’ embraces the hushed fluidity of her life by the sea. 4
It is the blend in Melissa’s upbringing that gives meli melo its rare DNA of indulgent Italian design and raw London cool. Born into a fiercely entrepreneurial family, Melissa always knew that she wanted to start something creative of her own. An island girl at heart, it was the wicker basket she carried growing up, imitating the local women, that inspired the original “BB bag”.
British Vogue dedicated an article to the launch of meli melo, transforming Melissa’s hobby into her full-time business.
With the desire to mature her English essence, Melissa moved to Oxford in 1998, where she began studying Business at university. In 2005, having never attended design school, she adapted the relaxed shape and inverted handles of her beloved wicker basket, and launched meli melo from her London home. At the age of 26, Melissa funded the label on her own, using money saved from a plane ticket she had previously purchased to move to Argentina. Having previously worked for the in-house PR teams at Harper’s Bazaar, Tanner Kroll and Asprey, Melissa used her skills and passion for bags to establish her own brand. Sourcing the finest Italian leather and collaborating with factories in Florence, Melissa found it both fascinating and comforting to illustrate her humble beginnings through beautiful handbags. During a time of ‘it’ bags and logo-loving, Melissa saw a gap in the luxury accessories market for tenderly made handbags without harsh branding and extortionate price tags. Her vision was to create elegant, effortless pieces that women could carry every day and subsequently pass down through generations.
With each style flaunting soft Italian leather and polished outlines, meli melo swiftly became a go-to label for industry insiders and A-list celebrities. Favouring their subtle detailing and timeless designs, The Duchess of Cambridge, Sienna Miller and Poppy Delevingne were amongst the first to carry the handbags in 2005. Observing the brand’s popularity with leading fashion figures, British Vogue dedicated an article to the launch of meli melo, transforming Melissa’s hobby into her full-time business. Today, meli melo is loved by the world’s leading style icons, including Olivia Palermo, Kate Bosworth and Lily Aldridge. In an age where the art of handcrafting has left most of Europe, Melissa remains passionate about keeping her designs made in Italy and developing the skills of local artisans. Every handbag continues to be gently crafted in Florence by Italian craftsmen and Melissa continuously pays genuine attention to quality, ensuring only finest leather and materials are used. 5
THE MELI MELO WOMAN
ADMIRED FOR HER INDIVIDUALITY AND CONFIDENCE,
THE MELI MELO WOMAN HAS BOTH SUBSTANCE AND STYLE. It’s clear that she doesn’t look for others’ approval with her choice of label or design; she buys for herself, to satisfy her own needs and tastes. A devoted explorer, you’re most likely to find her cycling through the city streets with rosy cheeks, windswept hair and wild flowers in her wicker basket.
meli is UNIQUE
PRETENTIOUS
PLAYFUL
FLASHY
ELEGANT
VULGAR
TASTEFUL
CHEAP
STYLISH CLEAN COLOURFUL
melo is LONG LASTING DETAILED PERSONALISED CURATED ITALIAN ARTISANAL PASSIONATE
she loves HERITAGE PIECES APEROL SPRITZ DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURES ESPADRILLES
SHOWY BLAND TRADITIONAL
melo is not FAST FASHION GENERIC TEMPORARY MASS PRODUCED CHEAPLY SOURCED MANUFACTURED UNINSPIRED
she dislikes BRASH JEWELLERY BEER AND CHAMPAGNE STAYING IN THE SAME PLACE STILETTOS
INTERIOR WITH CHARACTER
MINIMALIST DECOR
CLEAN ESPRESSO
ELABORATE COFFEE
A POP OF BRIGHT LIPSTICK
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A FACE FULL OF MAKE-UP
meli design
melo quality
Brand
POSITIONING FOUNDED FROM A DESIRE TO CREATE VERSATILE WARDROBE STAPLES THAT ARE CLASSIC ENOUGH TO TRANSCEND SEASONAL TRENDS BUT DIRECTIONAL ENOUGH TO BECOME MUST-HAVE PIECES, MELI MELO FILLS AN IMPORTANT GAP IN THE EVER GROWING, EVER EVOLVING ACCESSORIES MARKET. The foundations of our label are built on an ethos of minimalism. Here at meli melo, we have one simple objective: to create affordable, ageless pieces that reflect the aspirations of modern-day women. As a British label with an Italian heritage, meli melo designs handbags to accommodate and complement both lifestyles. Sophisticated yet subtle enough to be worn every day, our creations are practical and versatile, directing the focus of luxury onto the woman herself. Each product is quintessentially indulgent with a contemporary price point, appealing to a range of demographics. Today, meli melo designs, develops and produces luxury leather handbags for premium retailers and customers worldwide. We see our brand placed amongst other advanced, modern labels such as Mansur Gavriel, Sophie Hulme, 3.1 Philip Lim and Alexander Wang.
Craftsmanship Although sometimes a design can be years in the making, the creative journey behind meli melo handbags generally begins around nine months prior to the debut of the collection. Designer Melissa Del Bono begins sketching each new style with fine attention to detail, often adding special cultural features to her pieces as she discovers them. Enthusiastically passionate about care and quality, Melissa ensures the most exceptional craftsmanship goes into every collection. Ever since she founded meli melo in 2005, Melissa has gone to great lengths to source the finest Italian leather and high-end tanneries, in search of unsurpassed vibrant colours, suitable textures and soft tones. Melissa assures every piece is created by Italian artisans, deeply believing their expertise elevates her designs to a level of incomparable luxury.
Within the brand’s three family-run factories in Florence, it can take the skill of as many as 20 artisans to bring each handbag to life. Melissa’s lazer-sharp style and undeniable flair for transforming functional objects into uniquely stylish accessories sets meli melo apart from its competitors. Merging traditional Italian craftsmanship with a sense of London cool, every collection presents a versatile array of timeless indulgences.
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Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect; attention to both art and craft is key.
All of our handbags are crafted in Italy by expert artisans, an extension of the timeless meli melo brand. 13
Worn by
CELEBRITIES MELI MELO’S DISTINCTIVELY STYLISH YET UNDEMANDING AESTHETIC HAS GARNERED A STRONG CELEBRITY FOLLOWING OVER ITS 11 YEARS OF EXISTENCE.
ROSALIA
Olivia Palermo
MAISIE
Liu Wen
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THELA
Olivia Wang
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Alessandra Ambrosio THELA
Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley
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Georgia May Jagger THELA
Sienna Miller
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Gigi Leung
Annabelle Wallis THELA
Lily Aldridge THELA
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UTILITY
THELA
Cat Deeley
ALLEGRA
Crystal Mu THELA
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What the
PRESS LOVE SINCE OUR LEADING BRITISH VOGUE FEATURE IN 2005, MELI MELO HAS AMASSED GLOBAL COVERAGE, BOTH ONLINE AND IN PRINTED PUBLICATIONS. OUR PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO APPEAR IN ELLE, L’OFFICIEL AND GLAMOUR AMONGST MANY OTHERS. 0816-GL-FASH15
FASH TALK NEWS
Fashion Talk News Flash
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The Clutch Obsession Continues
Instagram’s Eva Chen once divulged a life-changing (at least for me!) fashion trick on her feed: Keep your essentials in a small pouch and transfer it into each new purse you use. The ones I’m after now: London-based brand Meli Melo’s collaboration with celebrity stylist Kris Zero. They can be used as pouches in a big bag but are chic enough alone for nights out. —@lcchan Meli Melo clutch ($295, melimelo.com)
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Emojis Everywhere!
When Beyoncé was snapped wearing a coat emblazoned with cartoony patches saying, “Wake Up!” my gut reaction was “Need it now.” I wasn’t the only one. Mira Mikati’s expertly tailored, emojiladen pieces have become a favorite of street-style stars and are total Instagram eye candy. Can I get a yasss? —@sophiachabbott Mira Mikati coat ($1,995) and pants ($505, Barneys New York, 888-822-7639)
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Our hero STYLES
DESIGNED WITH ICONIC SILHOUETTES AND HERITAGE-INSPIRED DETAILS, OUR HERO STYLES REMAIN CONSTANTS IN OUR COLLECTIONS, REGARDLESS OF CHANGING SEASONS AND TRENDS.
Rosalia
A contemporary adaptation of the Sicilian wicker basket, the Rosalia is highly evocative of Melissa’s childhood.
Santina
Influenced by Audrey Hepburn’s effortless style, the Santina is centred around the actress’ favourite accessory, her bucket-shaped basket. 18
Thela
Led by originality, the Thelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most defining feature is its inverted handles, which revolutionise the way handbags can be carried. The genius of the Thela can be found in its versatility; it can be worn in five different ways to reflect personal moods and necessities. 19
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DESIGNS
CREATED IN A MYRIAD OF COVETABLE HUES AND TEXTURES, OUR DESIGNS EMBODY MELI MELOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TIMELESS YET INSPIRATIONAL PHILOSOPHY. 20
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COLLABORATIONS
ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT CREATIVE MINDS COMING TOGETHER,
MELI MELO IS PROUD TO WORK ON COLLABORATIVE COLLECTIONS.
Shoko
In 2015, meli melo joined forces with Japanese artist and blogger Shoko for a collection of illustrated handbags and scarves. Each design reflects childhood fantasies through expertly painted dinosaurs and a palette of beautifully soft lilacs and pastel pinks.
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The label collaborated with LA stylist Kris Zero, in 2016, on an exclusive collection of clutch bags. As well as channeling Kris’ relaxed yet polished style and the classic simplicity meli melo is renowned for, each design draws on their mutual Italian heritage.
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SINCE MELI MELO BEGAN ITS JOURNEY IN 2005, THE LABEL HAS FORMED A REMARKABLE LEGACY OF MILESTONES.
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2007
Melissa designs the BB Bag, the first meli melo handbag, after being inspired by the traditional Sicilian baskets in Lipari, her native island.
Melissa is approached by LVMH to become handbag designer for one of their global brands.
meli melo is acclaimed by British Vogue as “a brand to watch”.
2013 meli melo wins investment and backing from venture capital firm Venrex. meli melo opens its first store on Portobello Road in London’s Notting Hill.
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Sienna Miller and Poppy Delevingne wear the fringed Bon Bon Bag. Melissa was one of the first to create the fringed bag,now a reoccurring trend.
2014 meli melo appoints Polly King as the brand’s sales agent.
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2012
The Duchess of Cambridge makes the Cappuccino Bag her go-to accessory for summer.
Melissa designs the Thela tote, the labelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hero handbag.
2015
2016
meli melo launches its first mobile shopping app with the App Store and Google Play.
Melissa designs the Rosalia, introducing the labelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature embossed woven leather.
meli melo opens its first concession in Taiwan. We now have five shops on the island.
meli melo launches websites tailored to both Chinese and US customers. The brand also launches a Chinese mobile app.
Olivia Palermo wears the Thela handbag on numerous occasions, including London Fashion Week.
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WE ARE PROUD TO SAY OUR COLLECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN AN EVER-GROWING BASE OF STORES AROUND THE WORLD.
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FLAGSHIP STORE Nestled in the cosmopolitan district of Notting Hill, our flagship store is located on one of London’s most iconic streets, Portobello Road. Renowned for its compelling energy and multicultural charm, the boutique’s Notting Hill setting is also home to meli melo designer Melissa Del Bono and is where she often turns to for a lot of her inspiration. Artistically created to reflect our philosophy of understated elegance, the store opened its doors for the first time in November 2013, providing an intimate insight into the world of meli melo. As well as the brand’s rich Sicilian heritage and cool London flair, Melissa’s concept for the interior drew influence from the eclectic Art Deco era.
Escape to the exclusive home of meli melo’s entire collection and savour the nostalgic sounds of the island, while inhaling the aroma of Sicily’s seasonal florals. Showcasing our signature handbags and limited edition pieces, the hand-carved Carrara marble was specifically sourced from Tuscan quarries, rediscovering Italy’s profound history and emanating a sense of belonging. From the silken gold shelves through to the especially imported, Italian light fittings, every aspect has been carefully selected to mirror the origins and ambiences of the brand. With fine personal styling and exceptional gift wrapping services, the oasis of our flagship store captures the brand’s exquisite nature through incredible finishing touches.
324 Portobello Road, London, W10 5RU 28
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Digital
PRESENCE AS A COMPANY DATA-DRIVEN IN BOTH TECHNOLOGY AND FASHION, MELI MELO APPRECIATES THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT. CUSTOMERS ARE OUR MAIN CONCERN AND WE BELIEVE THAT COMMUNICATING WITH THEM IS KEY TO MAKING BETTER DECISIONS.
53% of visits from mobile
200+ countries
1 million
worldwide shipping
visits
£450
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Years 10 of LUXURY BRAND HERITAGE
£1.5m
2.36m
page views
35% of revenue
E-commerce revenue
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2.6k
Thela handbags sold
Full 1 year figures 2015/16
Since our website, www.melimelo.com, launched in 2009, it has consistently grown in both the number of sales and visits it receives year upon year. A reflection of our dedication to delivering the best possible experience to our customers, in 2016, we introduced tailored US and Chinese websites. We now create bespoke content for our UK, US and Chinese customers. 30
We continually strive to deliver consistent, compelling and informative content across multiple platforms that deeply connects with our customers. Douglas Ker C.E.O
Following the successful launch of our mobile shopping app in 2015, with the App store and Google Play, 2016 also saw the introduction of our Chinese app. A significant step towards ensuring customers receive a high-quality service which meets all of their needs, meli melo apps enable customers to easily shop on the go. Continuously striving to expand our global reach, the strategies we have in place cover all digital channels and are segmented to fit individual markets. We are equally as passionate about acquiring new customers as we are about retaining them, and remain consistently focussed on CRM and customer retail marketing.
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Contact Us If you would like to contact us with any questions, we would love to hear from you. Please choose a contact address suitable to your area of interest:
PRESS Emilie Lluelles emilie@melimelo.com +44 (0)203 030 4607
WHOLESALE
Asia Carl Wang carl@melimelo.com +44 (0)207 835 1363
USA / Europe Claudia Swain claudia@melimelo.com +44 (0)203 030 4625 32
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