Malissa Long

I have wanted to be a fashion designer since I was 5, when I got my set of fashion plates. With the birth of my son and being laid off twice in this bad economy, I decided it was time to pursue my dream. I want to be on iStudio so I can find models and photographers who believe in my work as much as I do. I have made garments for other designers that have appeared in Lucky Magazine and other publication. I have entered and been at the top or winner of local and international fashion design competitions, which is good but I need to start selling my work. I can create anything from avant garde, boutique wear, refashioning, wearable art and anything in between and have been a freelance designer. I am currently working on my first line of women's boutique wear for Spring 2011. Please contact me if you have a special garment in mind for a project.

2006American Sewing Guild Creativity Contest Honorable Mention for my sewing skills
2007 Burda Style, Style Shaker, Austinist Blog
2008 Blackmail's Little Black Dress Honorable Mention Austin Chronicle Oct 10,2008 and Nov 7,2008
2008Treasure City Thrift Fashion Show
2009 Threadbanger Blog
2009 Layin' in the Cut
2009Austin Fashion Week
2009 Little Black Dress 2 Designs made the top 8 now available for sale or reproduction at Blackmail Austin360.com
2010 Austin Eco Fashion Show
Upcoming events:
April 18th Salon Industry Night at the COPA
May 1st Producing TMFA Gallery opening Fashion Show
Austin Fashion Week
Austin Museum of Art AFW event