"I feel a lot of times that things are created for women aren’t actually practical. So I used a lot of inspiration from vintage jerseys including the… - Melody Ehsani

"In terms of other inspirations, a lot comes from music, like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Big Daddy Kane….those kinds of things have always inspired me maybe more so than actual designers".

"I want to create something that will remind you of who you are, and why you're here — make it a little bit easier for you to move through the world, and feel supported or confident, whatever it is that you need".

"I try to split up creative days and workdays. If I am designing something, then my entire day from start to end will just be designing".