 Awards & trophies won for the Black Collection. Melissa's mom (left) is holding the Best of Show Trophie. Melissa (right) is holding the 2nd Place Senior Trophie. 
Melissa with her Black & Tan Collection. AWARDS: 2nd Place Senior Collections and Outstanding Senior Level fashion Design Collection |
Clothing
Design: List of Awards Best of Show / Rita Johnston Award 1998 Fashion Forum 2000 Fashion Group International of Chicago Forty-five mid-west schools competed in this competition. 2nd Place Senior Collections 1998 Fashion Forum 2000 Fashion Group International of Chicago Forty-five mid-west schools competed in this competition. Outstanding Senior Level Fashion Design Collection 1998 Windy Award International Academy of Merchandising and Design Additional panel of judges: Apparel Industry Board, Inc. of Chicago and fellow members of the Chicago apparel industry. 2nd Place Senior Collections 1997 Fashion Forum 2000 Fashion Group International of Chicago Forty-five mid-west schools competed in this competition. Outstanding Senior Level Fashion Design Collection 1997 Windy Award International Academy of Merchandising and Design Additional panel of judges: Apparel Industry Board, Inc. of Chicago and fellow members of the Chicago apparel industry. Highlighted Fashion Designer 1996 - The Women’s Leadership Group & Native American Educational Services, Inc. Arts and Talent FundRaiser to support scholarships and youth leadership among the Native American community. Article Links: "Style for All Seasons" / Early 1900's Collection |
Clothing Design: Education
Manuel Cuevas - Couture Costume Designer of The Entertainment World
Studied under his guidance at his couture house in Nashville, Tennessee.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
May 1998
International Academy of Merchandising and Design - Chicago, IL