Michelle Washington

Michelle Washington is "THE" TV Style Expert with distinct skills and knowledge; a creative fashion force who excels at styling for men and women! Michelle's vibrant fashion TV commentary has gained recognition as she is sought after, appeared on and featured by: ABC, CBS, CBSNews.com, NBC, FOX, The CW, and Spectrum News. She has fun styling in-studio and on-location while doing serious work. With over 20+ years of experience (NYC, LA, Europe, and Asia), Michelle focuses on being creative, clever, resourceful, and seeking out the hottest styles. Her work has been internationally published. Michelle EXCLUSIVELY styles for magazines, TV personalities, and celebrities needing her amazing vision for a unique look. She is also the dynamic host of the AWARD WINNING fashion PODCAST "The Color of Fashion™" (Available on all streaming platforms).

Education: Bachelors degree in Fashion Design and a Masters degree in Education (Summa Cum Laude). Relevant work experience (men and women): Designer & Technical Designer—Nike, Abercrombie & Fitch, Perry Ellis, Tahari, Limited Brands, Gap, Nautica, Calvin Klein, Talbot's, J. Crew, American Eagle, Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren, Diahann Caroll, and Polo Jeans Co.

Specific achievements/experiences: 10+ years as a Fashion Instructor for various colleges teaching—Fashion Forecasting, Fashion Event Promotion, Introduction to Fashion History, Fashion History I & II, Fashion Product Development, Textiles, Introduction to Manufacturing, Introduction to Retailing, Retail Management, Multicultural Retail, Trend Forecasting, Wardrobe Consultation, Retail Buying, Consumer Behavior, Merchandise Plan & Control, and Merchandising Seminar.

Honors, Awards, & Organizations: Fashion Group International, The Art Institute Community Engagement Leadership Award, Nominee: Austin Fashion Awards, Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce, Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education, and AICI: Association of Image Consultants International

Sub-specialties: Men’s fashion, women’s fashion, celebrity fashion, fashion education, and diversity in the fashion industry.