Since the fall of Domino, I feel like the remaining shelter magazines have stepped it up or maybe I am just paying more attention to them now. Traditional Home has an excellent feature about Michelle Smith, owner and designer of the clothing line called Milly. Yesterday I wanted to live in Fiona Barratt’s apartment and now I know I would be a happy young lady with Michelle Smith’s studio space as my office away from home. Her work area is just as beautiful as Michelle herself.
The loft is located in Manhattan’s Garment District, with large windows and sparse furniture creating a light and airy space. The white walls, lucite chairs, orb chandelier, and a few upholstered pieces are a lovely combination, where the garments and fabrics become the stars. Natural light is an important element in any space for me. In my home office, I sit right in front of a large window that overlooks our street. Even though I am not gazing through the windows of other legendary fashion designers in the streets of Manhattan, I find the natural light really uplifting. Perhaps this is why Michelle selected this particular light-filled loft space for her showroom. Q: And now what comes out of her inspirational space?
A: These gorgeous and vibrant boho-chic pieces from her 2009 Cabana and Spring collections. They make me want to grab a sunhat, a pair of sunglasses, and hop on a plane to get out of this dreary weather. My fellow Houstonians, where did the sunshine go?
Image credits: Traditional Home (photography by Squire Fox) and Net-A-Porter
17 responses so far ↓
1 Paloma of La Dolce Vita : Mar 26, 2009 at 10:51 am
Oh my gosh, I just saw this article the other day. Isn’t her studio gorgeous? I love it! Her line makes me want to head for somewhere sunny, warm, and fabulous. Great post!
2 camila : Mar 26, 2009 at 11:23 am
Wow! Beautiful. I think windows are so important in a room. Especially an office/studio. I love all the natural light coming in. Where my home office is now I only have 2 windows and I get a whole lot of light. I’m moving my office to our sunroom and can’t wait to be in with all the windows and sunshine.
3 Tamstyles : Mar 26, 2009 at 11:51 am
I see her stuff ofter..very nice
4 bandelle : Mar 26, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Camila — I couldn’t think of a better spot for an office. Your sunroom plans sound perfect.
5 Marianne : Mar 27, 2009 at 8:31 am
Love that space, I really want a light and airy office, sigh…
6 blair : Mar 27, 2009 at 8:45 am
I love her clothes–so feminine but also classic and not overdone. The same looks like it applies to he work space too! Love all the light and the structure and fabric of that sofa is lovely. I really wish I was her right about now!:)
7 Rachel Mallon : Mar 27, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I want to work there! So chic and girly I love it!
8 Jess@thehomebound : Mar 28, 2009 at 12:07 pm
I saw this too and thought the space was amazing and the clothes look great. Also, did you see the pull-out about new and upcoming young designers? It was pretty interesting.
9 Rebecca @ Harmony and Home : Mar 29, 2009 at 12:55 am
I caught the article on her too. She looks incredibly talented. I meant to visit her website and forgot about it, so I’m so glad you posted on it! Great photos!
10 Crystal : Mar 29, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I love all of the light in her space and her designs just make me feel very restful and happy!
11 Miss B. : Mar 31, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I love Milly!!!! Thank you for this gorgeous post:)
12 K @ Blog Goggles : Apr 1, 2009 at 11:13 am
I am absolutely obsessed with Milly dresses… thanks for posting this!
13 candi : Apr 2, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Wow, this is such a beautiful space! I LOVE it!!!
14 Gladiator Sandals : Apr 29, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Milly your all designs are awesome you did such a nice work i am mad about your work its really fabulous.
15 shraddha jain : Jul 13, 2009 at 11:27 am
hey milly,
i just love your collection…
I am Shraddha Jain and looking for an internship in fashion design. I have a Diploma degree (one year full-time course) in Fashion Design from ‘B D Somani Institute of Art & Fashion, Mumbai’ and a Bachelors degree in Commerce. The last one year since the time I arrive in the US in July 08, I have been taking courses in fashion styling and image consulting at FIT & fashion design courses at Parsons to further my education in Fashion.
While in India, I had designed my own line of Indian and western women apparel and have held numerous exhibitions where they were sold and praised. My primary interest in fashion lies in designing apparels and related accessories for women. I enjoy mixing techniques and fabrics in order to create inspiring and unique garments. For instance, in the annual fashion show at B D Somani, the Indian saree designed by me was such that it could also be worn as a one piece western gown. I like to focus more on fits, cuts and styles in a manner that they impart elegance to simple designs. Indo-western fusions and western designs/styles inspire me the most.
I am in New York for the summers / fall (can be extended) and am really very keen to work with you as an intern and/or for the fashion week. Kindly find attached my resume and some of my designs can be found at www.shraddhajain.com. I can also get sample garments designed by me for your review. Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Shraddha
347-421-3510
16 miraclebabyblog.com : Jul 27, 2009 at 9:23 am
hello,
this is an absolutely wonderful collection, very trendy casuals to go with anything, vibrant colours to suit any season.
cheers!! keep it up
miraclebabyblog.com
xx
17 Micol Gallo : Feb 9, 2010 at 9:51 am
Im in South Florida looking to be intouch with one of your reps. Im opening a small high end boutique in the Promanade in Coconut Creek. I will be carrying lines such as Alice and Olivia,Catherine Malandrino, Taj,Robert Rodriguez etc.. something like Intermix with my own creative flair. Would love to carry your line please call at your earliest convience 954-512-3219 Thankyou Micol Gallo
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