TAYLER MELHART

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Planted in Seattle,

cultivated in San Francisco

and looking for a place to

bloom.

Focused on contemporary

women’s wear but always open to

experimentation.

I am inspired by things that are

unexpected, dynamic, and

seemingly contradictory.

I look for beauty in objects

not innately beautiful. To me, the

interest is in the contrast between two

elements being combined in a way never thought of

before.

Me

MONOLITH

MONOLITHSPRING SUMMER 2016

SPRING SUMMER 2016

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I have always been inspired by the idea of a powerful woman. Not in the sense of a wom-an being stronger than a man, or a man being stronger than a woman...in the sense of a wom-an being powerful BECAUSE she is a woman. She makes up for what a man lacks. She has a path for the world that has yet to be explored.

This led me to think about powerful men in history; kings, warriors, conquerors, and their influence on history. What if those men had been women? How would our history have changed? How would our world be different?...And of course, what would they have worn?

Throughout every civilization there has been a specific idea of what a powerful man is and what he looks like. Today there is still a sarto-rial trigger that implies power, strength and dominance. THE SUIT. But women shouldn’t have to dress like a man to feel powerful . Women should have their own dress code.

This collection is built around tradition-al symbols of masculine power seen through feminine eyes. THE SUIT. Worn by a business man, harsh and domineering. He conveys his power without a single word. THE SUIT OF ARMOR. Impenetrable and heavy. He is fearless.

These powerful men in history have beenpreserved throughout time in monolithic statues. Thousands of pounds of marble stand tall and proud; they hold a specific place in our minds and societies. Museums, memori-als, and places of remembrance passed from generation to generation instilling the essence of the male ideal. But what of the women?

When will powerful women be an e x p e c t a t i o n rather than a s u r p r i s e ?

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

Folder overlap geometric tank with back placket button closure

High waist wide leg pant with exaggerated pleat in front and back finished with lap front waistband and fly zipper and pockets

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“Women who seek to be equal with men

lack ambition.”

- Timothy Leary

“The question is nt who is going to let me,

but who is going to stop me?”

“The question is nt who is going to let me,

but who is going to stop me?”

“The question is nt who is going to let me,

but who is going to stop me?”

“The question is nt who is going to let me,

but who is going to stop me?”

“The question is nt who is going to let me,

but who is going to stop me?”

Tank-top midi dress with princess seem detail and adjustable invisible zipper back slits

Layered long sleeve deep v-neck tunic

“The question is nt who is going to let me,

but who is going to stop me?”“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“The question isn’t who’s going to let me,

but who’s going to stop me?”

-Ayn Rand

“The thing women have to learn is

nobody gives you power, you just take it.”

“The thing women have to learn is

nobody gives you power, you just take it.”

Layered multi-tier mid calf length slip on dress with dramatic exposed back and cross strap detail.

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”“The thing women have to learn is

nobody gives you power, you just take it.”

“The thing women have to learn is

nobody gives you power, you just take it.”

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“The thing women have to learn is

nobody gives you power, you just take it.”

- Roseanne Barr

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”

Relaxed fit v-neck tank tunic with high-low hem, side slits, and breast darts

Boxy shawl collar blazer High waist wide leg trouser pant with sheer overlay

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“She is beautiful because she is powerful,

not powerful because she is beautiful.”

- Tayler Melhart

“Women are meant to be loved

not understood”

“Women are meant to be loved

not understood”“Women are meant to be loved

not understood”

“Women are meant to be loved

not understood”

“Women are meant to be loved

not understood”

Menswear inspired collared long sleeve button up shirt with sheer layered collar and cuff detail

Wide leg high waisted trouser with detachable multi-layer over skirt with tie closure.

“Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“Women are meant to be loved

not understood.”

- Oscar Wilde

“Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise that I

dance like I have diamonds at the meeting of my thighs?”

“Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise that I

dance like I have diamonds at the meeting of my thighs?”

“Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise that I

dance like I have diamonds at the meeting of my thighs?” “Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise that I

dance like I have diamonds at the meeting of my thighs?”

Geometric layered tank Statement trouser with one slim and one wide leg and flap front closure.

“Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise that I

dance like I have diamonds at the meeting of my thighs?” “Women who seek to be equal to men

lack ambition.”

“Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise that I

dance like I’ve got diamonds at the meeting of my thighs?”

- Maya Angelou

NOT ORIOUS

NOT ORIOUS

FW 2015

they say fashion comes from the ground upthe masses influence the minorty but what happenswhen the two meet? when street style overthrows the runway and personal style reigns supreme.

no one tells her what to doshe is her own fashion iconher interesther tastesher fetishesshe wears them like badges of honordisplayed for the worldher own inside joke

Notorious is a celebration of expressionone size does not fit allsometimes you have to be your own musedance to the beat of your own drumit’s music to my ears

NOTORIOUS

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*All photos thanks to Nicolas Ardelean

Slim-fit pant withasymmetrical,draped wrap overlayconstructed insupple copper,stretch, veganleather and lined with organza.

Cropped, sheer, athletic style tee with 3/4 length sleeves andhand felted wooldetail in chest panel and edge bindings.Body made of 100% silk organza and completed with back neck keyhole.

Stylized underwearmade of 1” and 3/8”elastic and filled with structured stretch knit for comfort andcoverage. Can beworn alone or as alayering piece asshown.

Jersey style, high low, deep v-neck top made ofsheer 100% silkorganza with chestpanel and edgebindings made ofstretch silk with raw edge detail Perforated, black,

vegan leatherathletic inspiredlounge pant.Completed withstretch waistbandand ankle bands with drawstrings and contrast gold rivets.

Two piece “hot suit”consisting ofhigh-waisted short shortsand racer backstyle cropped tankwith slit cutouts under bust and choker neckband. Both top and bottom feature exposed metal zipper closures andconstructed inhand felted woolcomplete with stretch wool lining for comfort.

Denim coat withdistressed edges and internal seamscovered with two-tone faux furcomplete with elbowstyle lines formovement and comfort.

Stylized underwearmade of 3/8” and 1”elastic constructed in an intricate andflattering pattern and filled with supple vegan stretch leatherfor coverage.

Sports bra inspiredcrop top made of1’ and 3/4” elasticand perforated fauxsuede with stylizedracer-back detailand bust gathers.

Exaggeratedasymmetrical skirtwith hook and eyeside closure andmen’s button up inspired detailscompleted with sheer, smokey grey,latex tied over shirt.

Brown and goldflecked, stretch, wool peg leg trouser with tie around shirt belt complete with shirt details.

High neck, longsleeve, knee lengthstripe panel dressmade of stretch silk and nude mesh with curved style line and full length double ended,exposed back metal zipper.

Latex bodysuitconstructed withsheer, smokey greylatex with gold latex stripe details completed with exposed, colored back zipper.

White latex tankbodysuit with French cut leg openings andexposed coloredback zipper detail.

Oversized,asymmetrical vestwith exaggeratedlapels and armholes.Body made ofdark wash, structureddenim top stitchedand left raw insidefinished with plaidedge bindings andback style panel.

High neck, longsleeve, stripecropped top madeof alternating stretch silk, knit, and nude mesh panels featuring anexposed metalseparating backzipper.

Sweatpant inspiredslouchy fit, smokeygrey latex pant with rolled waist and ankle bands.

Sheer nude latexasymmetrical, cowlneck wrap coat

LEADER OFTHE PACKF/W 2014/15

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FASHION

CULTURE

ART

MUSIC

DESIGN

CRAFTL

DETAI

MOOD

ARTISTRY

ROCK

SEDUCTION

REBELLION

EDGE

ATTITUDE

INDIVIDUALITY

MISSION STATEMENT“To create a brand that blends culture, fashion and music into a potent formula of desirable clothing that expresses Individuality and attitude”

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MISSION STATEMENT“To create a brand that blends culture, fashion and music into a potent formula of desirable clothing that expresses Individuality and attitude”

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THE HISTORYAllsaints was founded in 1994 by Stuart Trevor and Kait Bolongaro as a British menswear brand designing for high-end retailers such as Harrods, Harvey Nich-ols, and Barney’s. Allsaints brought a fresh aesthetic that ignored fashion trends and embraced their own dark, distressed, yet tailored and utterly glamorous look. Within 4 years a women’s division was added that fed from the same cutting edge appeal, but this time with the effortless sex appeal of a women who found her clothes on her boyfriend’s bedroom floor. At the same time the women’s line was being established Allsaints opened their first brick and mortar store in London and by 2005 they established 10 more stores throughout the UK. In 2009 the company finally made the leap across the pond and opened their first US location in New York and today they have 80 stand alone stores in Canada, USA, UK, Europe, and South Korea and around 40 boutique shops within department stores such as Bloomingdales. Today they are still known for their craftsmanship using leather goods, detailed con-struction and edgy, unique sense of style.

THE LIFESTYLEAGE: 18-30SEX: FemaleLOCATION: Highly populated metropolitan areas with diverse culture and like minded individualsINCOME: Middle to upper classOCCUPATION: Creative fields (arts, fashion, music)EDUCATION: College or specialized degreeRELATIONSHIPS: Single or committed relationshipFAMILY: Significant other but no childrenRACE: Caucasian, Asian, African American, EuropeanPERSONALITY: Loyal to favorite brands that suit their unique lifestyle and interestsATTITUDE: Embrace their individuality, avoid mainstream, on the cutting edge in all areasINTERESTS: Music, fashion, art, spend time with like minded people at social eventsLIFESTYLE: Attend fashion shows, concerts, art galleries, embrace personal style and ideasCULTURE: Involved in alternative scene, interested in the up and comingMEDIA: Tech savvy, connected, involved in social media, best advertising method

THE MISSION STATEMENT“To create a brand that blends culture, fashion and music into a potent formula of desirable clothing that expresses Individuality and attitude”

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Body : Leather

Contrast : W

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Body : Wool

Contrast : Leather

Trims : Double metal buckle

Body : Leather

Contrast : W

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Trims : Oversized detachable zip

Body : Jersey

Contrast : Leather

Body : W

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Trim

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Description

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Calf length overcoat with contrast

side panel and pleating detail

Cow

l neck overcoat with

asymmetrical hem

and buckle

harness closure

Motorcycle jacket

with zip off skirt

Draped thigh length dress

with asymmetrical hem

exposing cage skirt

Draped knee length dress

with plunging neckline and

exposed zipper front closure

Body : C

hiffon

Contrast : Leather

Trim

s: M

etal snaps

Body : Jersey

Finishing : D

istressing

Body : Wool

Contrast : Leather or sequin

Trims : Zipper

Body : G

or-tex

Trims : Metal buckles &

elastic

Body : W

axed stretch denim

Contrast : Leather

Trims: E

lastic

Description

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Draped high neck top with side

snap closure and exposed back

Ultra distressed oversized

tee with neck ribbing

Tiered asymmetrical m

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skirt w

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invisible side zipper closure

Legging with elastic w

aistband

and buckle leg opening detail

Motorcycle inspired elastic w

aist

legging with contrast side seam

detail and knee patches

Screen Printing

Screen Printing

a collection of prints you won’t wear to Christmas

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BLOOM An exploration of the fusion between natural and digital elements. From the chaos of nature and the uniformity of technolgy something new blooms.

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ThankYou

Let’s keep this goingEmail : tayler.melhart@gmail.comPhone : 425.244.5998Website : tmelhart.comLinkedin : www.linkedin.com/in/tmelhart

Contact

For pushing me to expand my mind, abilities, and potential. For pushing me to be the best I could possibly be and to overcome any challenge that comes my way.

Teachers

For being there during the late nights and mental breakdowns. For forcing me to eat and sleep when I could have sworn I had no time.

Family

For inspiring me with your beautiful minds and being by my side in the trenches. For being my second family and supporting me through it all.

Friends