Style Shells 2.0 The Ultimate summer companion

Very stylish light weight waterproof shells made with cotton that fold up into a small carry bag for men and women

Category: Fashion & Wearables

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Karen Y.
Karen Y.
Jul 14, 2022

Looks good

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SKYLER style in Golden and Army colours

 MIA MELON was born from a love of fashion and the outdoors, the unique environment and culture of the Pacific Northwest. 

Brand headquarters and flagship store is located in Vancouver, BC.

We do things our own way by creating one of a kind hybrid natural cotton and recycled wool blend fabrics. They look and feel amazing and have all the functional features and performance of high-tech outerwear.  

WHITNEY style in Burgundy colour

 

Our Designs are inspired by Nature to experience the great Outdoors in any weather and all conditions. Getting outside and being prepared with outerwear to explore the woods, mountains, city streets and travel the world is our passion. We offer different levels of warmth from minimalist fleece lined wool topcoats to eco-insulated and quilted interior winter coats. Elevate your style and confidence. No need to hesitate stepping outdoors or hitting the streets in Mia Melon and OMO Men's Outerwear.

 

Much Lighter and Compact than the original Style Shell, these new styles are designed to be worn in the late spring and summer. Warmer climates that have rainy seasons. They are modern day rain shells. Highly waterproof yet soft to touch using street designs. This is the perfect companion where ever you go and the rain may come out and visit. 

HARPER style in Deep Teal and Golden colours

Light and compact can be taking to festivals, outdoor parties, barbecues, in the woods camping, beach, boating and travel. 

WHITNEY style in Army colour and HARPER style in Burgundy colour

WHITNEY style in Deep Teal and HARPER style in Burgundy colour

  • We get past one giant hurdle and that was Covid came and shut everything down. We lost 90% of our wholesale business as our stores we sell to shut down. Since retail stores were out of commission online sales exploded but little did consumers know what the fall out would be with such rapid global online sales growth. 
  • Digital advertising costs tripled for as period making even harder to make a buck online.  
  • Then comes the shipping container vessel crises or the supply chain crises. This problem is a big killer. We just received our wool coats that were supposed to have been here in Nov. We have thousands of coats and jackets made, or being made, and mostly paid for. 
  • However we don't have any in stock to sell. For the most part we have been out of size larges and extra larges for months. 

Well it starts with the Fabric. 

Unlike large outdoor companies rain shells, we make ours with a COTTON outer face. Cotton is a natural renewable fabric that is soft and resilient to tear and wear. 

DWR stands for durable water repellency and we apply this treatment to the outside of our jackets. What this does, is help the water bead off the coat instead of soaking through.  

Whether it is raining or accidents when someone spills the water or a drink on your shell at the party.

Each time we design a new fabric we test the jackets to see how the DWR performs and to make sure our binded seams hold water out. We design new fabrics that are unique and have texture and warmth.

Besides the fabric we pay attention to our finishing. Since the fabric has a tight weave, we are able to tape and cover all the seams.

All SEAMS are taped

They all fold up in this small carry bag. The carry bag also has a side storage compartment for cash,  credit card, lipstick, anything you might want to bring with you. 

So in one Small bag, you have your protection against the elements while outdoors that isn't taking any space

SKYLER in Army and Deep Teal colours

New Branding on UNISEX Styles

kickstarter price-Pledge  - CA$101/ US$79

HARPER in Golden colour

HARPER style in Deep Teal colour

HARPER is a "One Size fits All" Unisex lightweight Poncho. It is fully taped for waterproof performance and a perfect companion for inclement weather.

HARPER style Features

It has reflective detail on the hood and a tape at the hem, centre front zip, chest sealed pocket, sleeve snap option, attached hood with adjustable tab and front cord adjust toggles and can be easy packed away in a small travel bag.

Features and Finishes

HARPER in Black, Army, Golden, Burgundy and Deep Teal colours

 

Kickstarter price-Pledge - CA$114/ US$89 

SKYLER style in Army colour

SKYLER is our New Style classic Unisex button down 2.5X Layer Ultra-light Shirt Jacket. Out of 145gm waterproof cotton blend fabric that is fully taped for waterproof performance. It has front pockets, detachable hood for a classic and clean look and all seams are fully taped for a waterproof performance, comes with optional carry bag. This style comes in three Unisex sizes - S, M, L. Smaller women order size small, smaller men and larger women order size medium, and men order large.

SKYLER in Black, Army, Deep Teal, Golden, Burgundy colours

 

Kickstarter pricing-Pledge - CA$127/ US$99 

 

WHITNEY is our New Style 2.5X Layer Ultra-light Women's fitted classic and clean look Jacket. Made out of 145gm waterproof cotton blend fabric that is fully taped for waterproof performance. 

WHITNEY in Burgundy colour

It has centre front zip with a placket and snaps, side pockets, attached hood with a high collar for extra wind-resistance. Comes with optional carry bag. This style is made in XS - 3XL sizes and comes in five colours.

WHITNEY style in Golden, Deep Teal, Army, Black and Burgundy colours

 

 

CARRY BAG in five colour options

Pledge - CA$19/ US$15 inc Domestic Shipping

All our New Style Shells can be folded up in this small carry bag. The carry bag also has a side storage compartment for cash,  credit card, lipstick, anything you might want to bring with you.

BEANIES with the LOGO embroidery

Pledge - CA$29/ US$25 inc Domestic Shipping

These CLASSIC cuffed beanies with the logo embroidery are IDEAL FOR EVERYDAY WEAR AND OUTDOOR adventures. They are soft and stretchy and one-size fits all.

They are a great choice to keep you WARM AND COMFORTABLE during all outdoor activities.

Pledge - CA$29/ US$25 inc Domestic Shipping

Mia Melon Vacuum Insulated Double Wall Stainless Steel Bottles.
      Enjoy using these bottles to keep your drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours.  These beautifully crafted bottles feel comfortable in your hand and will also fit in your car’s standard cup holder. They are made with an inner and outer wall using 304 food grade stainless steel. Sustainable reusable alternative to plastic bottles.

 

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SHIPPING

DOMESTIC SHIPPING –

USA and Canada: We've got 2 Warehouses, one in Canada and one in the USA that allow us to offer domestic shipping at highly discounted rates. Backers with a shipping address in any of these 2 countries will NOT have to pay any additional fees and taxes (apart from the nominal domestic shipping fees that we charge when you make your pledge here on Kickstarter). Which means you will NOT be paying any import/customs duty, sales tax, VAT, etc. We've got everything covered!

 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING -

Rest of the World: Backers from all other countries (Rest of the world) we will ship your items as gift rewards but you still may have to pay additional import duties and other applicable taxes to the concerned authorities upon receipt of their goods. The duties and tax rates vary from country to country.

EXCHANGE POLICY -

Please follow the size charts carefully. If you wish to exchange your purchase for any reason, we will be happy to do that for you! Please make sure the items are in the condition you received them in with all hangtags still attached. We accept exchanges up to 60 days of you receiving the jacket(s). Store credit at miamelon.com - our main online store is also available with many other styles and colours to choose from.