Michelle Ochs | |
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Born |
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Parsons School of Design |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Title |
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Spouse | Matthew Kopko |
Michelle Ochs is an American fashion designer. [1] She has designed for Michelle Obama, Gal Gadot, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jennifer Lopez. [2]
She is the winner of the 2009 Ecco Domani Award, a finalist for the 2011 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, a nominee for the 2012 CFDA Swarovski Award for Womenswear and 2010 Fashion Group International Rising Star Award, and Forbes 30 under 30. [3]
She has been an active member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) since 2012. [4]
In 2023, she was named Creative Director of Hervé Léger. [5]
She is also the founder and creative director of ET OCHS, which was launched in 2021. [6]
She was born and raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and completed a military high school education. [7] She is of mixed German and Filipino heritage. [8]
Ochs attended Parsons School of Design in New York City, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design. [9] She received the Designer of the Year award in 2007. [10]
During her time at Parsons, she worked as a design intern for Marc Jacobs before moving on to Isaac Mizrahi's Made to Order. [9] She interned at Chado Ralph Rucci's workshop during her senior year of high school, where she learned firsthand about the couture processes. [11]
Ochs, along with her partner Carly Cushnie, established their fashion brand Cushnie et Ochs in 2008 following their graduation from Parsons New School for Design. [12]
Her inaugural runway shows for Spring 2009, the duo has garnered Critical acclaim, Her debut collection for Spring 09 was exclusively retailed at Bergdorf Goodman in New York. [13]
In 2012, at just 27 years old, Ochs experienced a pivotal moment when a stylist from Michelle Obama's office reached out to their brand to design a dress for the First Lady. [14]
In 2018, it was announced that she abruptly left the company. [15] During her time at Cushnie et Ochs, she designed for Karlie Kloss, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Michelle Obama, Reese Witherspoon, and Diane Kruger. [16]
In 2021, Ochs founded her eponymous label, ET OCHS; she Partnered with JS Group, a Canadian family-run business, and Ochs debuted her first spring collection via a virtual show on the CFDA's Runway360. [17]
In 2023, she was appointed as the creative director of Hervé Léger; her debut collection at New York Fashion Week focused on adding dimension, movement, and fluidity to the brand's signature bandage dresses, expanding into streamlined separates like pants, jumpsuits, and tops. [18]
Drawing inspiration from the brand's extensive archives, [19]Ochs has Infused modern touches into classic designs,Taking the reins in 2023, she has revitalized the label known for its signature bandage dress, [20] introducing contemporary updates and expanding its offerings beyond the famed silhouette. [21]
She is known for using style and attention to detail; Ochs's style is characterized by sleek lines and silhouettes. [22]
Ochs's aesthetic is characterized by staples that blur the line; she focused on tailoring and uses stretch fabrics to create silhouettes. [23]
She has a knack for incorporating innovative elements into her collections, such as wire-filled hems for moldable silhouettes and sweater dresses crafted from recycled yarns. [21]
She married Matthew Kopko in July 2015. [24] The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony held at the Flower Hill villa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. [25] Ochs is a mother of two children; son Adrian and daughter Penelope. [26] Ochs's close relationship with her family and friends, including her business partner Carly Cushnie, has played an integral role in shaping her personal and professional journey. [27]
Michelle Ochs | |
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Born |
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Parsons School of Design |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Title |
|
Spouse | Matthew Kopko |
Michelle Ochs is an American fashion designer. [1] She has designed for Michelle Obama, Gal Gadot, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jennifer Lopez. [2]
She is the winner of the 2009 Ecco Domani Award, a finalist for the 2011 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, a nominee for the 2012 CFDA Swarovski Award for Womenswear and 2010 Fashion Group International Rising Star Award, and Forbes 30 under 30. [3]
She has been an active member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) since 2012. [4]
In 2023, she was named Creative Director of Hervé Léger. [5]
She is also the founder and creative director of ET OCHS, which was launched in 2021. [6]
She was born and raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and completed a military high school education. [7] She is of mixed German and Filipino heritage. [8]
Ochs attended Parsons School of Design in New York City, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design. [9] She received the Designer of the Year award in 2007. [10]
During her time at Parsons, she worked as a design intern for Marc Jacobs before moving on to Isaac Mizrahi's Made to Order. [9] She interned at Chado Ralph Rucci's workshop during her senior year of high school, where she learned firsthand about the couture processes. [11]
Ochs, along with her partner Carly Cushnie, established their fashion brand Cushnie et Ochs in 2008 following their graduation from Parsons New School for Design. [12]
Her inaugural runway shows for Spring 2009, the duo has garnered Critical acclaim, Her debut collection for Spring 09 was exclusively retailed at Bergdorf Goodman in New York. [13]
In 2012, at just 27 years old, Ochs experienced a pivotal moment when a stylist from Michelle Obama's office reached out to their brand to design a dress for the First Lady. [14]
In 2018, it was announced that she abruptly left the company. [15] During her time at Cushnie et Ochs, she designed for Karlie Kloss, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Michelle Obama, Reese Witherspoon, and Diane Kruger. [16]
In 2021, Ochs founded her eponymous label, ET OCHS; she Partnered with JS Group, a Canadian family-run business, and Ochs debuted her first spring collection via a virtual show on the CFDA's Runway360. [17]
In 2023, she was appointed as the creative director of Hervé Léger; her debut collection at New York Fashion Week focused on adding dimension, movement, and fluidity to the brand's signature bandage dresses, expanding into streamlined separates like pants, jumpsuits, and tops. [18]
Drawing inspiration from the brand's extensive archives, [19]Ochs has Infused modern touches into classic designs,Taking the reins in 2023, she has revitalized the label known for its signature bandage dress, [20] introducing contemporary updates and expanding its offerings beyond the famed silhouette. [21]
She is known for using style and attention to detail; Ochs's style is characterized by sleek lines and silhouettes. [22]
Ochs's aesthetic is characterized by staples that blur the line; she focused on tailoring and uses stretch fabrics to create silhouettes. [23]
She has a knack for incorporating innovative elements into her collections, such as wire-filled hems for moldable silhouettes and sweater dresses crafted from recycled yarns. [21]
She married Matthew Kopko in July 2015. [24] The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony held at the Flower Hill villa in Montego Bay, Jamaica. [25] Ochs is a mother of two children; son Adrian and daughter Penelope. [26] Ochs's close relationship with her family and friends, including her business partner Carly Cushnie, has played an integral role in shaping her personal and professional journey. [27]