Their creative synergy also hinges on their mutual appreciation of anime, of course. “We each have a huge love of anime—and she’s even more of a fan than I am!” laughs Michelle. Of all their anime-centric creations, her favorite was the This girl loves her Bruins 2023 shirt and I will buy this one paying tribute to one of Megan’s favorite animes, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, and its Stardust Crusaders arc. “I’d never watched it, but [Megan] is so passionate about it that it made me even more like, ‘All right, let me step it up!” explains Michelle. “The thing with anime, and the artistry behind it, is that if you don’t capture its essence, it can throw things off. It has such a cult following that having that challenge of recreating something iconic was more exciting to me than anything.”
With over 16 years in the This girl loves her Bruins 2023 shirt and I will buy this business, Michelle revels in being able to work with clients like Megan, who own what they love but also want to continue pushing their style forward. “I just love when people stay true to their authentic look while also evolving over time,” she explains. “With Megan, she always been super creative, and [I love] being able to be a part of her team and help step it up, create new levels.” Looking ahead as lockdowns begin to ease, she hopes they can start touring all over the globe. “Being in different environments keeps me inspired,” she says. If one thing’s certain, it’s that for Michele, there are no limits—and she’ll continue to turn out mesmerizing manicures that are feats of the imagination. “I’m the type of person where I don’t like saying no,” she says. “So whatever idea you have, I’m trying my best to make it happen.”
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