about
born in Japan, raised in the midwest, and now an honorary angelino, I have seen and done it all in the fashion industry as a designer, production manager, art director, marketing director and everything in between!
as a graduate of FIDM in los angeles, I dove right into the fashion industry, quickly absorbing knowledge and experience in a multitude of markets - womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, denim, bedding, handbags, hair accessories, socks, you name it.
in 2006, I founded Glamcircus, a fashion design and consultancy agency that catered to small to medium sized brands on everything from design and technical design to private label production and branding. I managed my team of 3, and we loved working on the variety of brands that came knocking on our door!
Key clients included: Fleur’t Lingerie, Apolis, Kasil Jeans, Jigsaw, Mossimo for Target, Ocean Pacific and Aerostitch. I was also personally recruited by NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett to design his men’s denim brand, G13. Served as design director, also overseeing branding, merchandising, GTM strategy, trade shows and pricing.
then in 2011, upon finding out I was pregnant with my first born, I decided it was time for me to develop a brand of my own, Miki miette. Over 13 years, the brand took on a life of its own, becoming a beloved brand within the children’s boutique world as well as barneys ny and nordstrom. I managed my team of 9, and we grew from our own tiny office/warehouse into a 3PL and a robust wholesale/ecomm/dropship business.
in 2022, I was also recruited to become a partner on inej, a womens brand, with a long time friend and lingerie sales agent and montelle intimates in montreal, canada. Our debut season got picked up by Nordstrom - no small feat!
While not working tirelessly on brands and chauffeuring my children around, I enjoy my 3 P’s… pilates, plants and piano. I would love to hear what you are working on and see if there is anything I might contribute to your projects! Please feel free to reach out and say hello!