FASHION/ Michelle Jank

To describe Michelle Jank in one word would be almost impossible.
She is an Australian born stylist, fashion designer, model, jewelery
designer and possibly a future a published artist and creative
director for a major label. Michelle is full of wonderful ideas, it
would be amazing to actually see into her mind, she is constantly
inspired and inspiring and I'm sure you will fall in love with her to.



And here is the rest of it.


Name: Michelle Jank

Born: 1976

Where: Perth, Australia

Lives: The 3rd [arrondissment] – the Marais.

Job: fashion/jewelery designer and stylist

Husband: Jason Capabianco (photographer)





Studied: Diploma of Fashion Design, East Sydney Tech

Childhood: Michelle tried to draw things before she could even walk

Work Space: She has a studio set in her parents' home at Cottesloe, overlooking the Indian Ocean

On her Work: She calls herself a magpie collector, seeking out jewellery, laces and textiles in antique and second-hand shops.



Favourite Decade: 20's, 50's or 70's

Likes: "changing my hair, thats one of my things"

Favourite Designers: Comme Des Garcons,Mui mui sometimes, Ksubi, YSL,Vionnet, Balenciaga, Gres and Chanel.



How Michelle Works: She collages, layers and hand stitches her found pieces into garments whose rich textures, visual appeal and mysterious and evocative past make them exclusive and treasured pieces.

On Her Future: "I always wanted to go to Paris and I think my longterm [goal] would be to be the head of a design company over there. "

Why She Loves Paris: "I think it just has an incredible soul. I think there’s just something really enchanting about Paris."