Michele Emanuele is a Native New Yorker with a Degree in Fashion Design from FIT.  After honing her skills in New York’s fabled fashion houses, she and her former husband the late Vito Emanuele, established their eponymous label in 1995.  Their collections were sold at the finest retailers of the day, including Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus.  Concurrently, Michele and Vito also developed a Couture division, which provided the foundation for the Michele Emanuele Collection, which premiered in 2009.

Dividing her time between New York and Los Angeles, Michele finds inspiration from her extraordinary clients and their international lifestyles.  For her loyal clientele, she creates timeless, modern and exquisitely crafted wardrobes in the world’s most luxurious fabrics.  Each garment is individualized to her client’s needs.  Which frequently includes a custom designed important occasion ensemble or gown.

Ms. Emanuele views her life’s work as a privilege.  She fiercely protects and preserves both the art and the craft of couture.