Photographer: Chad Johansson; Location: The Brexley

Melody L. Sanchez

@designdeamore

“It’s important to me to create work that is truly meaningful and inspiring while encouraging women to be their true and best selves,” says Melody L. Sanchez. “The world of fashion and entertainment is for anyone who aspires to be a part of it.” Sanchez is the owner and creative director of Design De Amore, a creative direction and styling business; she has worked with the likes of FORD/Robert Black Agency, Tart Collections clothing as well as a variety of magazines and enjoys empowering emerging brands and talent with the tools they need to succeed. For Sanchez, fashion isn’t just about making a woman look good in the clothing she chooses for them; it is about pulling them out of their shells. “As someone who used to be shy and reclusive, I love taking these girls by the hand and showing them that they are fully capable of living out their dreams in a way that feels authentic and uniquely them,” she says. “It’s the best feeling to watch them come to life on set with the new-found confidence.”