R24: Women's Formal Wear Alterations
Melissa Chasko Turner
I am a dental hygienist turned designer. I have always had a love of art and science. Science helped pay the bills until I was fortunate enough to follow my creative dreams. I have a B.S. in Dental hygiene and a B.S. in Fashion Design & Merchandising from West Virginia University. I also studied abroad in London learning creative drape. After working as a Children's Buyer, I decided to move on once again. I received my M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications and used all of these skills to build my own business with my own marketing style.
I love color, 1950's style, and propaganda art. I try to have these things come alive in my designs. My other interests include costuming, video & tabletop gaming, miniature figure painting, and Legos. I love to travel and have been fortunate to visit various locations throughout Europe & Japan.