Michelle Ochs Explained

Michelle Ochs
Birth Place:Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Parsons School of Design
Occupation:Fashion designer
Years Active:2005–present
Founder of Et Ochs
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]

Early life and education

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]

Career

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.

Style and inspiration

She is known for using style and attention to detail; Ochs's style is characterized by sleek lines and silhouettes.[21]

Ochs's aesthetic is characterized by staples that blur the line; she focused on tailoring and uses stretch fabrics to create silhouettes.[22]

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.[23]

Personal life

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]

Awards and recognition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lockwood . Lisa . 2023-06-12 . Michelle Ochs Named Creative Director of Hervé Léger . 2024-05-10 . WWD . en-US.
  2. Web site: Donovan . Louise . 2018-02-12 . The Duo Behind Cushnie Et Ochs Talk Zaha Hadid, Curves And Dressing Gal Gadot . 2024-05-10 . ELLE . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Scheidnes . Jean . 2009-01-05 . Ecco Domani Names Award Winners . 2024-05-10 . WWD . en-US.
  4. Web site: Benissan . Ezreen . 2023-06-12 . Michelle Ochs Joins Hervé Léger to Revive the Bandage Dress Brand . 2024-05-10 . Vogue . en-US.
  5. Web site: Campbell . Nicky . Michelle Ochs is the New Creative Director at Hervé Léger . 2024-05-10 . cfda.com.
  6. Web site: Grechko . Irina . Beyond The Bandage Dress: Michelle Ochs Is Taking Herve Leger Into A New Era . 2024-05-10 . www.refinery29.com . en.
  7. Web site: Hendricks . Kaitlynn . The state of fashion in the District . 2024-05-10 . Elevation DC.
  8. Web site: US fashion world asks: where are all the black designers? . 2024-05-10 . FashionNetwork.com . en-WW.
  9. Web site: 2016-09-20 . Carly Cushnie & Michelle Ochs . 2024-05-10 . Fashion Elite . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-06-12 . Michelle Ochs Appointed as Creative Director of Hervé Léger . 2024-05-10 . Authentic Newsroom . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2018-02-12 . Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs Celebrate 10 Years . 2024-05-10 . CR Fashion Book . en-US.
  12. Web site: WW . FashionNetwork com . Michelle Ochs steps back from Cushnie et Ochs . 2024-05-10 . FashionNetwork.com . en-WW.
  13. Web site: Travers . Alex . 2014-12-04 . Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs on Doing More Than Sexy Cutouts . 2024-05-10 . Fashionista . en.
  14. Web site: Barrow . Delece Smith- . Designer Michelle Ochs brings a D.C. flavor to New York Fashion Week . Washington Post.
  15. Web site: 2020-06-03 . Cushnie et Ochs Was One of New York Fashion's Most Striking Young Brands, Now its Founders Are Fighting in Court . 2024-05-10 . The Fashion Law . en.
  16. Web site: Carly & Michelle Of Cushnie et Ochs Take Us Behind The Scenes Of NYC's Coolest Label . 2024-05-10 . Guest of a Guest . en.
  17. Web site: Lockwood . Lisa . 2021-09-07 . EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Ochs Is Back in Business With Et Ochs Collection . 2024-05-10 . WWD . en-US.
  18. Web site: michelle ochs-herve-leger-nyfw-first-collection . Vogue.
  19. Web site: Manoff . Jill . 2023-11-01 . Hervé Léger's Melissa Lefere-Cobb and Michelle Ochs on reviving the brand with ‘product, price and PR’ . 2024-05-10 . Glossy . en.
  20. Web site: Novato . Olivia . 2023-06-12 . Must Read: Michelle Ochs Joins Hervé Léger, Former 'America's Next Top Model' Contestants Tell All . 2024-05-10 . Fashionista . en.
  21. Web site: Barrow . Delece Smith . Designer Michelle Ochs brings a D.C. flavor to New York Fashion Week . Washington Post.
  22. Web site: 2022-01-20 . Et Ochs Spring/Summer 2022: Gorgeous Cut-Outs & Fit . 2024-05-10 . Fashionality.nyc . en-US.
  23. Web site: Designer Michelle Ochs Is Back, And Her Second Coming ... . Vogue Philippines.
  24. Web site: Bobb . rooke . 2015-12-21 . Cushnie et Ochs’s Michelle Ochs and Matthew Kopko’s Destination Wedding in Jamaica . 2024-05-10 . Vogue . en-US.
  25. Web site: Faz . Silvia . 2015-12-21 . Michelle Ochs and Matthew Kopko’s Jamaican Wedding . 2024-05-10 . Vogue . en-US.
  26. Web site: Syrett . Alison . 11 May 2023 . 4 Fashion Designers On Style And Motherhood (& What They Think Of The Sad Beige Trend) . Romper . en.
  27. Web site: 2015-12-28 . Matthew Kopko, '12: Marries Designer and Cofounder of Cushnie et Ochs, Michelle Ochs University of Chicago Law School . 2024-05-10 . www.law.uchicago.edu . en.
  28. Web site: Mackin Cipro . Jessica . Michelle Ochs: New Hervé Léger Creative Director Honored At Hamptons Fashion Week . Jameslane post..
  29. Web site: Murg . Stephanie . 2009-01-06 . Ecco Domani Announces Fashion Foundation Award Winners . 2024-05-10 . www.adweek.com . en-US.
  30. Web site: 2011-07-27 . The 2011 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists . 2024-05-10 . Vogue . en-US.
  31. Web site: Michelle Ochs . 2024-06-21 . fashionshow.fitnyc.edu . en.
  32. Web site: Adams . Susan . 30 Under 30: The Bright Young Stars Of Art And Style . 2024-05-10 . Forbes . en.

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