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Melissa Vela is now friends with Bianca, Kela Norman, Selva kumar K and Crystyle Lynn more

Jun 10, 2011

Selva kumar K left a comment for Melissa Vela

"Hi...... I am Selva, i am a Fashion Consultant working with various buyers & factories. I can be of great help to you if you want to source anything from India. Pls. feel free to contact me at "selva@boss-india.net". I…"

Jun 2, 2011

Keesha Parsons left a comment for Melissa Vela

"Keep Track of Your Style at www.mywardrobellc.com; create your FREE virtual closet and share your wardrobe and fashion ideas with family and friends worldwide. Please visit the MW contest page and vote for your favorite upcoming fashion designer.…"

May 31, 2011

Melissa Vela is now a member of Fashion Industry Network

May 30, 2011

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Where do you live? Please list country or state, not your planet.: California

Do you work in the fashion industry?: I work in fashion

About Me ...: "Designer Melissa Velia began designing and sewing her Barbie dolls new wardrobes at the young age of 7. "My mother taught me to sew with a needle, some thread and tons of fabric scraps." Melissa Velia recalls. It was then, that her life-long passion for fashion and the industry began. She went on to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). It was during that time that she began her career in the fashion industry, working for BCBG in their corporate showroom. Later, Melissa went onto worked for several well-known brands and eventually designed for an LA-based clothing company, where her designs were worn by celebrities such as Tyra Banks, Hilary Duff, Faith Evans and Kimora Lee Simmons. In 2010, after 9 years in the fashion industry, Melissa Velia was ready to branch out on her own and established her own clothing label.

Today, she continues to evolve in the art of fashion, not only with her company and clothing line, but also as a wardrobe stylist in her spare time. In the near future, Melissa plans to expand her clothing line, establish a foundation, write a book, and so much more."

Fashion Industry Experience: Retail Sales
Wholesale
Store Buyer
Wardrobe Stylist
Production Manager
Showroom Manager
Designer
Merchandiser
Sewer
Sample Maker

Favorite Fashion Designer or Fashion Brand: Besides myself, ha! Chanel

What is your favorite fashion website? (list the web address, NOT the fashion sites name. If you only list the name, the link to your favorite fashion site will not work...): http://melissavelia.com

Gender: Female

Age: Over 18

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At 2:29am on June 2, 2011, Selva kumar K said…: Hi......

I am Selva, i am a Fashion Consultant working with various buyers & factories. I can be of great help to you if you want to source anything from India. Pls. feel free to contact me at "selva@boss-india.net".

I wish you a great success and wish to join with you.

Thanks & regards,

Selva, India

At 3:26pm on May 31, 2011, Keesha Parsons said…: Keep Track of Your Style at www.mywardrobellc.com; create your FREE virtual closet and share your wardrobe and fashion ideas with family and friends worldwide. Please visit the MW contest page and vote for your favorite upcoming fashion designer. Fashion Designers interested in promoting/selling their collection with us please click on the “Contact Us” Page.