Ashton Michael
Ashton Michael | |
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Born |
Los Angeles, California | 4 July 1982
Nationality | Japanese |
Other names | Ashton Hirota |
Education | Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising |
Occupation | Fashion designer |
Labels | Ashton Michael |
Ashton Michael (born July 4, 1982 in Los Angeles) is an American fashion designer and celebrity wardrobe stylist.[1][2][3][4]
Career
In 2002 at age 19 Ashton started his first company with Marina Toybina GLAZA.[5]
Ashton Michael label was formed in 2005.
In 2010 Ashton showcased a green collection for NYFW. The spring collection was a collaborating with Rethink Sustainable Solutions Group. All fabrics used to produce the collection were made from recycled water bottles, bamboo, and coconut.[6][7]
In 2013 Ashton went back to the east coast to show his Fall/ Winter 13 collection at Style 360 presented by Elle Magazine.[8]
In October 2013 Ashton shut down the streets of Hollywood and built a runway in the middle of it for his show in LA Fashion Week.[9][10]
Ashton Michael has designed for American Idol,[11][12] Will.i.am,[13] Usher,[14] Nicki Minaj,[15] Chris Brown,[16] Cher,[17] Justin Bieber,[18][19]R. Kelly,[20] and Pitbull,[21] Samuel Larsen.[22]
In 2013 Ashton Michael appeared as a guest judge on America's Next Top Model[23] and RuPaul's Drag U,[24] as well as, a makeover consultant on the E! show Opening Act.
Ashton Michael presented his spring/summer 2014 collection, Black Cross. Embracing a black and white color palette, East LA street style comes together with Hasidic Orthodox Jewish references for a collision of inspirations.[25][26]
In 2015 Ashton Michael created a black and pink army for Beyoncé & Nicki Minaj TIDAL performance.[27][28][29]
Ashton Michael works from Hollywood, California.
References
- ↑ "Los Angeles Fashion Week still making a name for itself". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael at Style Fashion Week". Apparel News. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael: The Edge of Pink". Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael Channels Morrissey, Bondage Symbolism for Spring 2011". Ecouterre.com. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "EYES OF THE NEEDLE". Laweekly.com. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael Black Label Spring / Summer 2011, New York Fashion Week September 2010". New York Fashion.
- ↑ "The GreenShows". Vogue Italia. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "STYLE360 FEBRUARY 2013 DESIGNER PROFILES". Elle magazine. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael Shuts Down Hollywood for Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation". thefashionisto.com.
- ↑ "Cher Performs At NYC Gay Pride, Sparkles In Ashton Michael Fashions". Socialite Life. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "L.A. Style Fashion Week: Runway Trends". Neon Tommy. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael Debuts Fall/Winter 15 Collection At Style Fashion Week". Fashion Times. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Will.i.am Wears ill.i Glasses and Ashton Michael Geo Cut Shirt". UpscaleHype. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael on Confidence, Unwinding & Usher Moments". Racked.com. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "STYLE ON 'EM: NICKI MINAJ IN ASHTON MICHAEL...". Nicki Minaj. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Chris-Brown wears custom Ashton-Michael PU-coated mandarin collar 2013 Billboard Music Awards". Upscale Hype.
- ↑ "Cut & Sew Ashton Michael by @DariusBaptist @AshtonMichaelLA". Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "JUSTIN BIEBER, CHRIS BROWN, & WILL.I.AM IN ASHTON MICHAEL – 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS". Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "JUSTIN BIEBER CHRIS BROWN WILLIAM IN ASHTON MICHAEL BILLBOARD MÚSICA PREMIOS MODA". Fans Share. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "R. Kelly Wears Ashton Michael, Cazal Sunglasses and Barracuda Boots at 2013 American Music Awards".
- ↑ "Ashton Michael Debuts New Collection at Style Fashion Week Los Angeles". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Samuel Larsen: 5 Things to Know About Glee’s Newest Star". Wetpaint. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
- ↑ "PETER DAVIS' STATUS UPDATE: COUTURE COOL BY ASHTON MICHAEL". Papermag.com. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "‘RuPaul’s Drag U': Pandora Boxx Ru-cap". NewNowNext. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael Shuts Down Hollywood for Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation". The Fashionisto. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ↑ "Ashton Michael Shuts Down The Street, Brings Miguel & Adam Lambert To LAFW". Socialite Life.
- ↑ "Beyonce, Nicki Minaj Perform "Feeling Myself" at Tidal Concert: Photos - Us Weekly". Us Weekly.
- ↑ "Nicki Minaj & Beyoncé Are The True Queens Of The Tidal X 10/20 Concert! WATCH HERE!". Perezhilton.com.
- ↑ "Watch Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj Ice Grill Each Other". E! Online.
External links
- Ashton Michael's official page
- Ashton Michael on PAPER Magazine
- Ashton Hirota on Fashion Net