Melissa Jacobs Forbidden Fruit Top (AUTHENTIC - HANDBOOK)

Development Guide: Melissa Jacobs “Forbidden Fruit” Top

1. Concept & Mood Board

Design Vibe:
Lush, dangerous, feminine, nocturnal garden. Think Eve’s apple, serpentine curves, velvet figs, midnight plums, and cherry stems.
Keywords: Sculptural draping, tension (tight vs. flowing), hidden fastenings, fruit-stem details, gloss/matte contrasts.

12. Next Steps for Manufacturing

• Create final tech pack with stitch maps + stem construction close-up
• Source cup sizes for DD+ (offer custom cup grades)
• Produce 5 size-run samples (XS, S, M, L, XL) for lookbook
• Run small pre-order to test “forbidden” concept demand

2. Target Audience & Fit

| Category | Spec | |----------|------| | Gender | Women’s (expressive, size-inclusive up to 3X) | | Fit | Snug, lifted bust, defined waist or ribcage | | Support | Built-in soft cups or underwire (optional) | | Length | Cropped (ends at natural waist or high hip) | | Silhouette | Hourglass or inverted-teardrop (fruit-shaped) | melissa jacobs forbidden fruit top

1. The Silhouette

The top typically features a structured, underwire bustier shape that cinches the waist. It is designed to push the limits of evening wear, often blurring the line between "top" and "lingerie." The hem usually hits just at the natural waist or slightly below the ribcage, making it ideal for high-waisted trousers or layered over a sheer blouse. Create final tech pack with stitch maps +

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