ALL ABOUT MICHELLE GERSON

By Rio Hamilton - MAR 24, 2020 TUESDAY

Interior Designer Michelle Gerson has a modern and eclectic approach to design. She has designed luxury homes for premier clients and savvy spaces for modern families. With a vast network of resources and a keen eye for style, Michelle has designed penthouses in New York City, estates in the Hamptons, mansions in New Jersey, bungalows in Westchester, historic homes in Connecticut, infamous Palm Beach Palaces, cool Miami bachelor pads and homes for the well to do in Nantucket, Boston, Chicago and London.

She works in tandem with some of the finest brands and creatives in the world. Andrew Friedman and Kevin Lichten of Lichten Architects, Ralph Pucci, Studio Van Den Akker, Dennis Miller, Artistic Tile and so many others.

The best way to balance style, comfort and functionality is to layer. I truly believe that in order to design a successful space, priorities need to be comfort and function. I then layer in the style with accessories, wall coverings and woodgrains. All these elements warm up and soften a space.
Michelle Gerson

Michelle has many wonderful recognizable characteristics. She has one of the best speaking voices ever. Her gravelly, breathy, lady-like gruff has a friendly undertone and is fondly memorable. Her petite frame is generally fashioned in a cool, chill-lax, ensemble of wearable designer threads. She has a one-of-a-kind accessory that shines bright like a diamond and is occasionally on hand at events. Her super cool 7-year-old son.

Michelle Gerson Interior Designer, NYC Based

Michelle Gerson created a zen-inducing respite in this airy master bedroom, with a light gray sateen **Philip Jeffries** wallpaper and a blush shagreen leather headboard, paired with pink velvet bedding and a blush mohair carpet. photo by Patrick Cline

The moment you knew you wanted to be in the Design World?

I always knew my entire life I was either going to be an actress, an interior designer or a clothing designer.

Michelle Gerson Interiors
Photo by Marco Ricca for Elle Decor

Tell me about a current project or accomplishment that you are excited to share?

We are currently working on a really giant project in Palm Beach. It is our largest project to date and the client has amazing taste and is so fun to work with. Can’t wait to finish it and share it with everyone.

Which philanthropic organizations have you been connected to? The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, and the Grand Street Settlement House.

Are you a night owl or a morning person? Def A night owl-

What kitchen utensil do you use most frequently? I use my waffle maker daily to make my son a waffle every am.

Describe your perfect pizza?

My perfect pizza is a margarita with tiny meatballs and mushrooms

Who is your secret celebrity crush?

Nothing is a secret with me. I must admit that I have always had a huge crush on Rob Lowe.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Executive producer Rob Lowe of ‘The Lowe Files ‘ speaks onstage during the A+E portion of the Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Rоb Lоwе іѕ аn Аmеrісаn асtоr whо hаѕ асtеd іn mаnу mоvіеѕ. Іn thе 1980ѕ, hе wаѕ а рорulаr “Тееn Іdоl.” Не hаѕ арреаrеd оn NВС’ѕ ‘Тhе Wеѕt Wіng’ аѕ Ѕаm Ѕеаbоrn. Ѕоmе оf hіѕ рорulаr fіlm rоlеѕ wеrе ‘Охfоrd Вluеѕ,’ ‘Тhе Оutѕіdеrѕ’, ‘Аbоut Lаѕt Nіght…’, аnd ‘Ѕt. Еlmо’ѕ Fіrе’. Lоwе hаѕ аlѕо арреаrеd іn thе ТV ѕеrіеѕ ‘Вrоthеrѕ & Ѕіѕtеrѕ’ Rоbеrt МсАllіѕtеr. He is the recipient of two Screen Actors Guild Awards and has been nominated for six Golden Globes Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.

What time of day were you born? I think I was born at 7:15 am

If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?

I am not sure who would play me… maybe Amy Poehler????

Amy Poehler is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. After studying improv at Chicago’s Second City and ImprovOlympic in the early 1990s, she co-founded the improvisational-comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade.

Which languages do you speak?

I speak English and gibberish fluently and a little Hebrew, French and Spanish.

Do you follow astrology? What is your zodiac sign?

I follow it loosely. I am a Virgo.

VIRGO -You are clever, conscientious and good at working behind the scenes – an asset in any work environment. Your high expectations mean that you tend to get the best out of others – as well as yourself. You don’t mind working behind the scenes – in fact, you frequently prefer to do so, just so long as you get the credit for your achievements.
Intelligent, objective and analytical.- Sally Brompton

Use 3 or 4 words that describe your lifestyle?

Chaotic, fast-paced, creative and occasionally mellow.

How many pairs of shoes do you own (sneakers included)?

Uh oh….Too many to count.

Do you have a favorite fashion magazine? I will always love Vogue

Florence Pugh wears a Marc Jacobs blazer, vest, and scarf. Stephen Jones for Marc Jacobs hat. Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. To get this look, try: Forever Skin Glowin 1.5N, Forever Skin Correct in 1.5N, Backstage Glow Face Palette in #002 Glitz, Contour in 434 Promenade, Rouge Dior Ultra Care lipstick in 328 Bare, Diorshow Pump ‘N’ Volume HD in 090 Black, Diorshow Brow Styler in #002 Universal Dark Brown. All by Dior. Hair, Esther Langham; makeup, Susie Sobol. *Fashion Editor: Jorden Bickham.*Photographed by Daniel Jackson, *Vogue*, February 2020

What is your “go-to” fashion brand?

I love me some Gucci, Chanel or Hermes.

If we were to peek in your closet, the dominant color would be?

Black Black & Black

Color chart provided by Color Psychology Meaning

What is your present state of mind? Well, that’s tricky— a little panic with a side of trying to stay focused on work and health.

It’s 6pm at your favorite bar or restaurant, what drink do you order?

A tequila on the rocks with lime and bowl of spaghetti.

Do you awake with or without an alarm?

Lol, I wake up automatically but I still set my alarm.

What’s your favorite social media outlet? Instagram

What song is ready to play on your playlist? Right now I love the Taylor Swift song “ You Need To Calm Down” seems suited to the times

“**You Need to Calm Down**” is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on June 14, 2019, as the second single from her seventh studio album, *Lover* (2019).

One of the best lessons my parents taught me is to . . .?

The best lesson my parents taught me is “Always give. The one thing no one can ever take away from you is what you give.”

What is your favorite work of art?

Hard to say right now I am really into photography and I love any photo by Horst.

*Fashion in Colour – Hats by Best, Lord and Taylor and Mme Pauline, Gloves by Dawnelle, 1943,* **HORST**

This definitive celebration of the photographic career of Horst P. Horst (1906 – 99) is published to accompany a headline exhibition at the V&A. Horst ranks alongside Irving Penn and Richard Avedon as one of the great masters of twentieth-century fashion photography. As one of Vogue’s most prolific and creative contributors, Horst worked both in Paris and New York, photographing the fashions of leading designers as well as producing recognizable portraits of the century’s stars.

What is your favorite building in Manhattan?

Museum of Natural History. Where I got married

The **Natural History** Building (as **the National Museum of Natural History** was originally known) opened its doors to the public on March 17, 1910, in order to provide the Smithsonian Institution with more space for collections and research. The building was not fully completed until June 1911. Originally designed by Calvert Vaux and J. Wrey Mould, both already closely identified with the architecture of Central Park. The entrance on Central Park West, the New York State Memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, completed by John Russell Pope in 1936, is an overscaled Beaux-Arts monument.

Rio Hamilton

Rio Hamilton is a business development professional with vast marketing and sales experience.He specializes in brand promotion for the luxury interior design and lifestyle industries. Rio works with companies, individuals and groups on concentrated brand identity and elevation. He has a popular website that chronicles "the who's who" at design and fashion events throughout greater New York.