Michelle DeCourcy's bold and unabashed style was cultivated from a very early age in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. An admitted risk taker from birth at age one, the first time she ever walked she actually ran and has never been afraid of new adventures since. She craves them. From her decision to attend college 1300 miles from home or competing in seven marathons to her days as an avid skydiver, Michelle has never chosen the safe route.In 1999 after the birth of her youngest daughter Graeson, Michelle left behind her career as an up-and-coming finance executive and struck out on a new journey... one that would fulfill a lifelong ambition. Since then, she has never looked back.
Michelle DeCourcy's meteoric rise in the fashion designer industry has made her one of the industry's shooting stars. Michelle burst onto the scene when Norah Jones wore her dress to the 2003 Grammy Awards. Three years later however, Michelle was diagnosed with a very rare form of Leukemia and had no choice but to begin aggressive chemotherapy. With the support of family and friends, she never once stopped fighting to live and pursue her passion for clothing design. After months of intense pain and treatment Michelle made a miraculous recovery and returned home to begin a new chapter of her life as a cancer survivor. As part of her recovery, Michelle decided to take a break from the fashion world and focus on her health and family. She participated in many fashion shows as wel as many fashion weeks to promote her designs.
After an 18-month hiatus of self-reflection and relaxation, she returned to her design post and immediately realized she was happier in her career than ever before. Designing what she calls "a more casual version of the Michelle DeCourcy line, La Vie by Michelle DeCourcy is "Super fresh but not overwhelming." She points out, "I turned to my own closet for inspiration and designed what I would wear every day." As a result of this simple approach and her remarkable journey and rebirth, La Vie is the latest from one of Portland's most talented designers.She showcased her collection as Spring/Summer 2010 Collection by La Vie Michelle DeCourcy in Portland.
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