The Malé Mule, Reimagined for Ramadan 2026

A Ramadan silhouette in metallic ayers from Gianvito Rossi 

For Ramadan 2026, Gianvito Rossi introduces an exclusive interpretation of the Malé Mule, designed for evenings defined by light, gathering, and considered elegance.

The silhouette is direct. A knotted multi strip upper, a rounded toe, and a surface rendered in soft high shine Ayers leather. The metallic finish carries depth rather than glare, allowing the texture of the precious skin to remain visible beneath the light. The result feels refined, aligned with the house’s measured approach to glamour.

At the centre of the design is the new Sofia heel, developed through a creative dialogue between Gianvito Rossi and his daughter, after whom it is named. Slender in height, its geometry is calibrated to reduce visual scale, creating balance between lift and lightness. The reference is subtle, drawing from rétro proportion while maintaining a contemporary line.

The Malé Mule’s strength lies in its restraint of form and precision of execution. It complements festive dressing without competing for attention, grounding embellished kaftans, silk tailoring, or monochrome eveningwear with clarity.

The exclusive Ramadan edition is now available across the Middle East at Gianvito Rossi boutiques in Riyadh at Al Faisaliah, Dubai Mall, and Kuwait’s Avenues.

A study in proportion, surface, and quiet radiance, the Malé Mule reflects a season where elegance is expressed through detail rather than display.