Misha Nonoo Explained

Misha Nonoo
Birth Place:Bahrain
Nationality:British
Bahraini
Education:ACS Cobham
Guildford High School
Occupation:Fashion designer
Spouse:
    Children:2
    Relatives:Houda Nonoo (cousin)

    Misha Nonoo is a US-based British-Bahraini fashion designer,[1] best known for her eponymous line of women's ready-to-wear.

    Early life

    Nonoo was born in Bahrain to an Iraqi father of Jewish descent and an English mother.[2] Her family moved to London when she was 11, and she attended ACS Cobham School and Guildford High School in Surrey.[3] During high school, Nonoo worked as a fashion model represented by Nevs Agency. She moved to New York City in 2009, and worked in menswear for a tailoring company.[4]

    Career

    In 2011, Nonoo launched her own fashion label. While working for a tailoring company in Manhattan, she designed and made women's jackets in her free time after work. Nonoo was spotted at Prune restaurant by a senior buyer from Intermix, a chain of designer fashion boutiques, wearing one of her own designs, and received a purchase order of $150,000 for her first collection.

    She was a finalist in the 2013 Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund.[5] [6] She was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Art & Style list[7] as well as Crain's New York Business’ 40 under 40 in 2015.[8]

    In 2015, Nonoo received media attention for producing an "insta-show" via Instagram.[9] She was the first designer to produce a fashion show exclusively on Instagram for her spring collection during New York Fashion Week.[10]

    By September 2017, Nonoo had released seasonal collections and begun manufacturing all products on-demand, claiming this reducing waste and lowered costs for her customers.[11] [12]

    In 2019, Nonoo collaborated with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on a clothing collection for the women's charity group Smart Works, along with retailers John Lewis, Jigsaw and Marks and Spencer.[13] [14]

    Personal life

    Nonoo married Alexander Gilkes in Venice, Italy in May 2012 with Lana Del Rey performing at the wedding.[15] Their divorce was finalized in the summer of 2017.[16]

    Her cousin, Houda Nonoo was the Kingdom of Bahrain's ambassador to the US.

    She became engaged to Michael Hess, an heir to the Hess Oil fortune.[17] They were married in a Jewish ceremony at Villa Aurelia, Rome on 20 September 2019,[18] and held a reception at Cinecittà Film Studios. The wedding was attended by numerous royal and celebrity guests including Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Wendi Murdoch, Dasha Zhukova, Prince Harry with his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Ivanka Trump, daughter of the then President of the United States.[19] Jason Derulo and former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney, performed at the wedding.[20] In spring 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, a son.[21] Their daughter was born in 2021.[22]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Fashion designer Misha Nonoo on collaborating with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. ABC News. en. 2019-12-21.
    2. News: Meet Misha Nonoo – the Jewish 'matchmaker' who brought Harry and Meghan together. Doherty, Rosa. 28 November 2017. 20 May 2018. The Jewish Chronicle. London.
    3. News: When Meghan Markle met Misha Nonoo: the woman who helped 'seal the deal' with Harry. McMahon. Barbara. 2018-06-25. The Times. 2018-11-04. en. 0140-0460.
    4. Web site: How a chance encounter helped launch Misha Nonoo's fashion company. Good Morning America. en. 2019-09-24.
    5. Web site: Best Dressed: CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Dinner. Malle. Chloe. Vogue.com. 12 November 2013. 28 January 2016.
    6. Web site: Girl Behind the Brand: Misha Nonoo. Pieri. Kerry. Harper's Bazaar. 29 January 2013. 28 January 2016.
    7. News: 30 Under 30 - Forbes. 2018-05-28.
    8. Web site: Misha Nonoo - Meet Crain's New York Business Class of 2015 40 under 40. www.crainsnewyork.com. 29 March 2015. 2018-05-28.
    9. News: Top 10 Moments from New York Fashion Week. Gilchrist. Malina Joseph. The New York Times. 19 September 2015 . 28 January 2016.
    10. Web site: This Designer Showed On Instagram Today Instead Of IRL. Ilyashov. Alexandra. www.refinery29.com. en. 2019-09-24.
    11. Web site: Risking all her success, a thriving fashion designer decided to rebuild for the future. Bain. Marc. Quartz at Work. 22 November 2017 . en. 2019-09-24.
    12. Web site: Misha Nonoo Launches Made-To-Order Clothing For Her Fashion Line. Shatzman. Celia. Forbes. en. 2019-09-24.
    13. Misha Nonoo On Working With Her Friend Meghan Markle, "A Very Clever Lady". Vanity Fair. 13 September 2019. en. 2019-09-24.
    14. Designer Misha Nonoo on Working with Meghan Markle. Time. en. 2019-09-24.
    15. A Venetian Affair. Diane. Solway. 1 August 2012. W. And so this past May, one year after he launched Paddle8 and converted to Judaism to marry fellow Briton Misha Nonoo, 25, a rising fashion designer, Gilkes wed in grand style in Venice..
    16. News: Meet the woman rumoured to have matchmade Meghan and Harry. Evening Standard. 2018-05-27. en-GB.
    17. Web site: Meet the man every A-lister is on vacation with this summer. 2019-08-07. Evening Standard. en. 2019-09-24.
    18. Web site: Maitland. Hayley. September 21, 2019. Everything You Need To Know About Misha Nonoo's Lavish, Royal-Filled Wedding. 2021-02-18. British Vogue. en-GB.
    19. Web site: Zapata. Kimberly. 2019-09-21. Gayle King Radiated at the Wedding of Misha Nonoo, Meghan Markle's Friend. 2021-07-03. Oprah Daily. en-US.
    20. Web site: Misha Nonoo sat Gayle King at the head wedding table, was serenaded by Paul McCartney and Mikey Hess Express Digest. 22 September 2019. 2021-07-03. en-US.
    21. Web site: Meghan Markle's Friend Misha Nonoo Welcomes First Child with Husband Michael Hess: 'We Are So Excited' . 2023-09-22 . Peoplemag . en.
    22. Web site: 2021-11-03 . Meghan Markle's best friend Misha Nonoo details daughter Marina's difficult start to life . 2023-09-22 . HELLO! . en.

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