Michelle Smith's rise to the top of the contemporary fashion world is the stuff design school student dreams are made of: While attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and working part time as a sale associate at Herm?? Smith was sent to work for the company in Paris, where she honed her skills at the Ecole de Mode Internationale, while interning at Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior Haute Couture. Considering her top-tier education, it.s no surprise that her own well-crafted designs have made an impression on today's trendsetters. Smith's many celebrity fans include Jessica Biel, Cameron Diaz, Rachel McAdams, and Jennifer Aniston.