Ashley Michaelsen has been involved in the Fashion Industry for as long as she can remember. She started her career as a model at age 2 in Rochester, NY. After finishing up high school she made the big jump to NYC to study at the fashion Institute of technology and model part-time. After receiving her degree in fashion merchandising management, she went on to work for several in-house designers where she was able to gain experience and learn hands on what it’s really like to have you own fashion design business. After gaining the knowledge from everything from sketching designs to mass production she decided to start her own fashion line. Taking all her saved up modeling money she invested it into her fashion line. Her first line consisted of six pieces that she wasn’t even sure how to re-produce. She quickly gained a huge reaction and write up in the NY time magazine about her dress line. She also had her collection sold in a boutique in Queens, NY.

After gaining valuable insight and knowledge regarding the fashion industry, Ashley decided to continue to move forward and she introduced her spring 2011 Collection. This collection consists of all contemporary dresses, and classic silhouettes which all incorporate great attention to detail. Her spring collection was showcased during February's Mercedes Benz fashion week held in NYC. The collection was previously sold in Charles Nolan located in the meatpacking of NYC, Long island stores, New jersey and upstate NY.

Ashley's Spring 2012 “Bi-Coastal” collection is a reflection of her move from NYC to Hollywood California. After getting feedback from the industry she felt her market and customer base was a better fit in California. Since the move she created a new line that is a collaboration of both NYC and California vibes.

The AM collection was showcased this past January at the focus apparel and accessories tradeshow held in downtown Los Angeles. After connecting with some retail outlets and a write up in the ‘Apparel News’ newspaper she decided her next step was the MAGIC trade show held in Las Vegas February 2012. She also showcased her spring 2012 line for February's fashion week in New Jersey which was hosted by Kathy Walki from “The real housewives of New Jersey”.

You can now find ashleymichaelsen sold in several specialty boutiques on both the east and west coast and on many online retail outlets.