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Melrose Design Studio designs premium apparel, footwear, and accessories for sportswear, outdoor, and lifestyle brands through trend forecasting, innovative design, and digital prototyping.

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Activewear

Activewear Reimagined:

Where Performance Meets Elegance

At Melrose Design Studio, we craft activewear collections that transcend traditional boundaries, blending athletic functionality with refined aesthetics. Our designs cater to the modern individual who seeks versatility, sustainability, and style in their activewear.

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Our Approach

1. Anticipating Cultural Trends

We delve deep into emerging cultural shifts, from the rise of “balletcore” and vintage-inspired silhouettes to the increasing demand for gender-inclusive designs. This ensures our creations are not only contemporary but also culturally resonant.

Unlock Next Season’s Trends

2. Innovative Design & Development

Leveraging AI-powered tools, we generate hyper-realistic prototypes, facilitating rapid iteration and precise alignment with brand identities. This accelerates the design process while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Craft Your Story Now

3. Sustainable Material Integration

Our commitment to the environment drives us to source and integrate eco-friendly materials, such as recycled polyester and biodegradable fabrics, without compromising on performance or style. 

EXPLORE SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

4. Seamless Brand Identity

From logo conception to comprehensive visual storytelling, we ensure every design element aligns cohesively with your brand’s ethos, creating a compelling and consistent narrative across all platforms.

EXPERIENCE INSTANT PROTOTYPING

Repetto

Repetto
Repetto
Repetto

We collaborated with Repetto to merge their ballet heritage with contemporary activewear, resulting in a collection that exudes grace and functionality, resonating with both dancers and fitness enthusiasts.

Capturing Movement, Elegance, and Timeless Femininity

At Melrose Design Studio, our collaboration with the iconic brand Repetto began with a profound understanding of its classical heritage, seamlessly blended with contemporary activewear inspirations.

Our journey involved extensive trend research, meticulously curated moodboards, innovative design approaches, and cutting-edge 3D digital prototyping. The outcome: a captivating collection that bridges performance, femininity, elegance, and movement.

Trend Analysis and Moodboard Inspiration

We started by decoding significant cultural shifts in women’s sportswear and athleisure, drawing inspiration from vintage elegance and contemporary silhouettes. The resulting moodboards highlighted:

  • Ballet-inspired grace with a modern athletic edge.
  • Textural contrasts: silky, fluid fabrics paired with structured technical materials.
  • Soft, feminine colors alongside classic neutrals, evoking both nostalgia and modernity.
  • Visual storytelling that captured both the elegance of dance and the empowerment found in contemporary sports culture.

Product Design and Innovation

Our design philosophy focused on creating versatile pieces equally suitable for dance studios, yoga sessions, and everyday elegance:

  • Bodywear: Classic leotards reimagined with sophisticated cut-outs and seamless finishes, perfectly balancing elegance with function.
  • Athleisure: Sleek leggings, supportive crop tops, and comfortable layering pieces, each emphasizing effortless sophistication and comfort.
  • Outerwear: Plush padded vests and jackets offering luxurious warmth and refined style, ideal for transitioning from practice to leisure.
  • Footwear: A fresh take on classic ballet aesthetics with contemporary materials and ergonomic designs, enhancing comfort without compromising elegance.

THEY TRUST US

We've collaborated with esteemed brands in performance, outdoor, and lifestyle sectors, elevating their collections and redefining standards.

Selected Collaborations:

  • Performance & Sportswear

    ADIDAS, MIZUNO, REEBOK, BROOKS, NFL, NBA

  • Outdoor & Technical Gear

    BLACK DIAMOND, MILLET, EIDER, VAUDE, ROSSIGNOL, ODLO

  • Luxury & Lifestyle

    REPETTO, LVMH, PALLADIUM

(Customer shoutouts)

Robert Lee

Chief Creative Officer at Rapha
"I have worked on many projects over the past 13 years with Olivier & Melrose ranging from apparel and graphic design collections to Trend and ColorForecasting. He has helped me progress the brands I have worked with to be leading in Design. I will continue to use Olivier as an expert in these areas."

Orianne Tivollier

Running Product Manager
"Maria, Olivier, I really enjoyed working with you and I can say on behalf of the whole team that we have been very happy about the work that has been done and about our collaboration in general. We could see a huge investment and a lot of creativity in your work. We received many good feedback about designs all along these years…I wish you all the best and we can stay in..."

Sophie Trehoret

Directrice Marketing, Repetto
"It has been a real pleasure to work with Marie Elena on Repetto Dancewear Collections during 4 years. Really professional and has got a real talent to understand the coming trends. She has participated to well‑brand Repetto's collection. She is also expert in finishing and fabrics. To conclude, it's really rare to meet some professional able to bring a deep brand..."

Olivier Balas

CEO BALAS Textile , President of Unitex
"Creativity, performance, and the pursuit of perfection, with deep expertise in craft and technology."

Hélène Gadenne

Fondatrice AV ACCESSOIRES ‑ AV08 Paris
"I worked with Maria Elena as a designer at Repetto. Maria Elena is a very creative, open, and dynamic person. She brings ideas to the table, is attentive, and knows how to adapt to the brand. It was a real pleasure working with her."

WHO WE WORK WITH

From bold startups to structured global teams — we adapt to your rhythm, size and culture.

Needs to clarify direction, energize design flow, align internally. Not looking for freelancers, but a true partner.

She needed faster iteration on new trail shoe concepts. Melrose helped her prototype 3 directions in under 2 weeks with AI-enhanced 3D visuals and a clear materials proposal.

Overwhelmed by scattered briefs and lack of narrative. Melrose built a clear creative story, from moodboards to silhouette logic — giving his team tools to align and accelerate.

Had no team, no time, but a clear vision. Melrose translated his brand DNA into a compact, ready-to-launch product line with visuals and sourcing.

Client Benefits

  • Faster validation through compelling digital visuals

  • 30–50% faster time‑to‑market

  • Clearer internal communication & alignment

  • Reduced prototyping costs and waste

  • Enhanced product innovation and creativity

  • Improved brand positioning & market visibility

  • Stronger storytelling and brand resonance

  • Clearer communication from early research to final delivery

  • Clearer communication from early research to final delivery

  • Increased confidence in decision‑making