Michael Bastian American designer Country: USA

Biography of Michael Bastian

Michael Bastian is an American designer known for his fashion lines of men's clothing. He was born in 1965 in the city of Lyon, located in the northern part of the state of New York. He received his education at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, where he obtained a brilliant financial education. After graduating, Michael decided to move to New York City, as he believed it offered countless opportunities. He began his career as an assistant in the purchasing department of the retail chain "Abraham & Strauss". Throughout the 1990s, he worked for renowned brands such as "Sotheby's", "Tiffany & Co.", and "Polo Ralph Lauren". In 2001, he was invited to become the director of the men's clothing line at the department store "Bergdorf Goodman", where he worked for over 5 years. While at "Bergdorf Goodman", Michael frequently traveled abroad to source luxury goods and brands for the department store chain. With his professional instincts, he understood better than anyone else that men's fashion design needed a breath of fresh air. Finally, he made the decision to open his own store with a line of men's clothing that he would personally develop. The experience he had accumulated over the years allowed him to do so. In 2006, Michael Bastian launched his own menswear brand. His design innovations quickly gained popularity among men and received critical acclaim. Within a year, in 2007, he was nominated for the "Council of Fashion Designers of America's Newcomer Menswear Designer of the Year Award". He was recognized as the best designer that year and received both recognition and a monetary reward of $200,000 to further his professional growth. For the company "Gap", one of the sponsors of the "CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund", Bastian created a collection of men's shirts and became the creative director of the men's clothing line at "Bill Blass". Bastian was nominated twice more for the title of Designer of the Year. His collections, which embody a classic style, always generate significant interest among the public. Every year, Bastian presents his designs during New York Fashion Week. Michael Bastian is talented in everything he undertakes. His clothing is in high demand, and his network of stores and boutiques continues to grow. Today, the Bastian brand has over 50 stores worldwide.