Round 1 – Muslin with design seams, no cups → check grain & stem drape
Round 2 – Target fabric (cheap alternative like poly satin) + foam cups → test front lift and “fruit lobe” visibility
Round 3 – Final fabric + all trims → wear test:
Fit model feedback form includes:
Authentic Melissa Jacobs pieces rely heavily on texture. The "Forbidden Fruit" top is most commonly found in deep, luscious jewel tones: crimson red, midnight purple, and forest green. The fabric is often crushed velvet or a heavy brocade. This choice is intentional; velvet catches the light like the skin of an apple, implying ripeness and touch. melissa jacobs forbidden fruit top
Photoshoot setting:
Moonlit conservatory, marble table with split figs and serpent prop.
Model direction: Holding one strap slightly off shoulder (reveal mesh), looking over shoulder at a green apple. Round 1 – Muslin with design seams, no
Wear with:
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. Fit model feedback form includes: