01 / Case studyFaithChiffon, corsetry, draping
Melissa Chavez / Fashion design portfolio
The living
worktable
Welcome to the fashion design portfolio of Melissa Chavez. Six projects reveal how she thinks and makes, moving from visual research and fashion illustration through pattern work, draping, construction, textile decisions, and finished form.
Enter the table
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Faith
An ethereal, architectural eveningwear study developed through draping, construction planning, and pale blue form.
Open projectSelected work
Six notes from the table
01 / Case study
Faith
An ethereal, architectural eveningwear study developed through draping and pale blue form.
Open project
02 / Womenswear
Breezy
Olive-green womenswear shaped by soft draping, transparency, and organic texture.
Open project
03 / Eveningwear
Passion
A red eveningwear study balancing structure with a dramatic asymmetric skirt.
Open project
04 / Research response
Fantasy Dress
Dark blue and black sculptural drape developed through layered construction.
Open project
05 / Academic response
Candy Land
Surreal confectionery and organic imagery translated into exaggerated form.
Open project
06 / Concept development
Dangerous
Botanical forms move from visual research to a sharp six-look illustrated lineup.
Open projectThe hand behind the work
Melissa
Chavez
Melissa's interest in fashion began in childhood, making clothing for dolls from recycled fabric. Her work now draws on geometric forms and nature, balancing considered silhouettes with tactile detail.
At the table
- Fashion illustration
- Pattern making
- Draping
- Garment construction
- Technical flats
- Textile knowledge