New York-based designer Michele Helene chose the background of the beautiful island of Cuba to shoot a fall 2017 lookbook titled “The Winter of Our Lives,” a poetic statement speaking to the passing of time. Looks are modeled by Luz Maria Collado Reyes (often described as Cuba’s first black model), Diane Villegas and Braulio Fabian Lopez Hernandez, photographed by Colette McGruder.
Launched with her brother Alex in 2014, Helene describes her eponymous line as “easy meets sexy and goes global.” Garments are rooted in ethical sourcing decisions, with fabrics that are often organic and sourced globally.
Current pieces of Michelle Helene are available at michelle-helene.com.
