HARPER in Brampton, ON

Even when it comes to putting its own spin on sartorial favourites, Melissa never stays within the confines of convention. Take the Harper ballet flats, for instance. Nodding to the returning jelly footwear trend of the 1990s, this pair is crafted from translucent rubber into a flat-soled Mary Jane silhouette. Of course, logos are ubiquitous in this day and age, so you'll find the label's emblem at the dainty strap fastening.