Ashton Michael
Ashton Michael | |
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| Born | 4 July 1982 |
| Nationality | Japanese-American |
| Other names | Ashton Hirota |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising |
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Ashton Michael (born July 4, 1982) is an American fashion designer and celebrity wardrobe stylist based in Los Angeles.[1][2][3][4]
Career
[edit]In 2002, at age 19 Ashton started his first company with Marina Toybina called GLAZA.[5] His own label Ashton Michael was formed in 2005.
In 2010, Ashton showcased a green collection for NYFW. The spring collection was a collaboration 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 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 during LA Fashion Week for his spring/summer 2014 collection, Black Cross.[9][10] Ashton Michael combined his black and white color palette, East LA street style and Hasidic Orthodox Jewish references as inspiration for the collection.[11][12]
"ASH by Ashton Michael" is a ready-to-wear diffusion line launched by Ashton Michael in 2020.[13]
In 2015, Ashton Michael created a black and pink army for Beyoncé & Nicki Minaj TIDAL performance.[14][15][16]
Ashton Michael has designed for numerous celebrities including Adam Lambert,[17][18] Will.i.am,[19] Usher,[20] Nicki Minaj,[21] Cher,[22] Justin Bieber,[23][24] Pitbull,[25] Samuel Larsen,[26] and Lizzo[27]
Ashton Michael works from Hollywood, California.
Television appearances
[edit]In 2013, Ashton Michael appeared as a guest judge on America's Next Top Model[28] and RuPaul's Drag U.[29] Ashton also appeared as a makeover consultant on the E! show Opening Act.
Released in 2020, Ashton Michael appeared as a contestant on the first season of the Netflix reality show and fashion design competition Next In Fashion. During the team portion of the program, he collaborated with Marco Morante of the brand Marco Marco, fellow LA-based designer and long-time friend.[30] Ashton was eliminated in the semifinal of the competition.
References
[edit]- ^ "Los Angeles Fashion Week still making a name for itself". Los Angeles Daily News. 19 October 2015. 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. 22 January 2004. 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. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Ashton Michael Shuts Down Hollywood for Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation". thefashionisto.com. 17 October 2013.
- ^ "Cher Performs At NYC Gay Pride, Sparkles In Ashton Michael Fashions". Socialite Life. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Ashton Michael Shuts Down Hollywood for Spring/Summer 2014 Presentation". The Fashionisto. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Ashton Michael Shuts Down The Street, Brings Miguel & Adam Lambert To LAFW". Socialite Life. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ^ "About". Ashton Michael. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
After years of being exclusive, Hirota launched a diffusion line called ASH by Ashton Michael. Wanting to expand the Ashton Michael brand, ASH is a read-to-wear line that brings elements of the stage pieces to mass market.
- ^ "Beyonce, Nicki Minaj Perform "Feeling Myself" at Tidal Concert: Photos - Us Weekly". Us Weekly. 21 October 2015.
- ^ "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. 26 October 2015.
- ^ "L.A. Style Fashion Week: Runway Trends". Neon Tommy. Archived from the original on 10 December 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "Ashton Michael Debuts Fall/Winter 15 Collection At Style Fashion Week". Fashion Times. Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. 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. 15 January 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "STYLE ON 'EM: NICKI MINAJ IN ASHTON MICHAEL..." Nicki Minaj. Archived from the original on 27 October 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "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". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "JUSTIN BIEBER CHRIS BROWN WILLIAM IN ASHTON MICHAEL BILLBOARD MÚSICA PREMIOS MODA". Fans Share. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Edwards, Eve (3 February 2020). "Meet Next in Fashion's Ashton Hirota - Netflix star has designed for Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj!". Reality Titbit. GRV Media. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Asch, Andrew (January 29, 2020). "Designers for L.A. Fashion Brands Ashton Hirota & Marco Marco on Netflix's "Next In Fashion"". California Apparel News. Apparel News Group. Archived from the original on 2020-01-30. Retrieved 6 February 2020.