Melissa Fleis Biography

Fast Facts

• Was a top three finalist at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, where she showed her "Project Runway" collection
• Graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of arts degree
• Earned her Master's in Fashion Design from the Academy of Art University
• Started out as an intern in Lucca, Italy under designer Alessandra Marchi after graduating
• Best known as a fashion designer and contestant on season 10 of "Project Runway․"
• Is frequently influenced by German art movements like Bauhaus and Dada
• Had only been sewing for four years before placing third on "Project Runway․"