Chicago Fashion Designer Ami Melecio, has been able to combine her Latin
Roots with her love of style and the environmental concerns we all face today.
She continues to make a conscious choice to provide simple alternatives to
conventional techniques, while supporting socially responsible practices.
The Only Natural Designer in Chicago, and uses the highest quality of Eco-
Friendly textiles such as Hemp , Linen, Organic Cotton, Silk , Soy and Bamboo.
Chemical free Paints/
Of a kind Dresses and Hemp/Cotton Handbags. Organic Cotton represents a
return to safe and sustainable practices by building strong soil through crop
Rotation with natural fertilizers and free from toxic chemicals. Hemp is
Easily grown in good soil and temperature climates, without the use of pesticides
Or herbicides. It is also resistant to both mold and ultraviolet light. There are
Concerns about the safety of our ground water, clean air, clean soil and
Cutting down old growth forests. Aquiring a product made of the fabrics,
Addresses all of these issues.
Ami was able to showcase her creations with a Fashion Show on
www.ABC7Chicago.com news segment “ Style Watch”
190 North host Janet Davies. She was chosen for the premire issue of
Chicago Latina Underground magazine launching fall 2007. Interviewed by
Chicagos very own Online Dj ,NicciC were she discussed her Latin/Italian influences in
Fashion. Profiled in My Hispanic Network’
Windy City” Segment. Also on the show “The N Beat” with Theresa Guiterrez on
ABC7Chicago , which focused on the growing success of Chicago Latinas in Business Art and Fashion. Her collections range from Original hand painted
Handbags to Casual Hemp and Evening Wear. Each painted piece has it’s own
Unique Signature, no two are alike.
Ami Melecio
EMAIL: designsbyamichicago@
ONLINE STORE: http://www.Designsbyamimelecio.com
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