Michele Bohbot

Creator and Designer Bisou Bisou, Miss Bisou and XOXO
Co-owner of Hale Bob



1. The designers that intrigue me: Azzedine Alaia has been a big influence on me because he knew how to value the real shape of a woman. Jean Paul Gaultier for his amazing silhouettes and prints. John Galliano for his fearless showmanship and architectural approach in his design.

2. My muse /or the person I design for is an ageless modern woman with a positive attitude and high level of confidence. She’s smart and not afraid to be noticed.

3. I’ve been inspired by everything around me. Youthfulness is very inspirational to me. I love freshness and newness and like to see how the young interpret style. Music and Hollywood also bring great inspiration to me.

4. In my own closet I gravitate towards my most versatile pieces because I never know what type of activity I will be doing that day. I love a comfortable stretchy bottom and sexy top which later I can add some accessories to and a leather jacket and be set for the evening.

5. The best person I’ve dressed is my daughter on the day of her wedding. No celebrity could ever beat that!

6. I learned most from my mistakes. Fortunately for me, I make a lot of them, so I’m very smart.

7. My biggest fashion faux pas was a snow hat I designed that I swore everyone needed to have. It looked like something out of a cat in the hat or like a wind sock…so scary.  On top of it they were multi colored stripes and I made them in two different lengths! Our warehouse was full of them and never sold one piece. I ended up giving them away as gifts, which was equally as embarrassing.

 

Comments

Good stuff!

I own several Bisou Bisou pieces and it's good to read how grounded the designer seems!!

LOVE BISOU

I buy a lot of bisou bisou because they are nicely fitted and sexy peices. It is cool to hear about the designer, she seems so real and nice..

I Miss Bisou!!!

OMG! Reading this reminds me of how much I used to love Bisou Bisou!! I need to get out and hunt for some more of it since its beeen a while. Nice to know the designer is as fabulous as her designs!

Ms Tamiko

Wow...loved reading about Michele Bohbot...it's funny to hear even the most talented designer can make fashion faux pas and laugh about it.

Gread Advice!!!

My sister introduced me and my daughter to Bisou-Bisou and we love it....thanks sis...best advice you've ever given me. And thanks Michele for designing such beatiful clothes....:)
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