Liz On Biz With Liz Theresa

International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept – “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style. Her goal? “Would Audrey Hepburn be proud to wear this dress?” “Will my customers treasure this dress for years to come?” Melina’s story is far from typical. While others were pursuing degrees in fashion or fine arts, she pursued her MBA. Why? From the beginning she realized that it would take a solid business foundation to make her dream a reality. Armed with perseverance and tenacity, for two and a half years, she dedicated endless hours to learning the fashion ropes. She met with experts, researched the industry,